Trading Mental Models

How to Master Trading Psychology: Overcoming Fear and FOMO

Master trading psychology with this comprehensive guide. Learn proven strategies to overcome fear and FOMO in trading, backed by real examples and expert insights. Discover practical techniques for emotional control, risk management, and consistent profitability. Perfect for new and developing traders seeking a psychological edge in the markets.

Mastering Trading Discipline: How to Become a More Consistent Trader

Master trading psychology and discipline with this comprehensive guide. From daily routines to recovery protocols, learn how professional traders stay consistent in any market.

How a Trading Psychology Coach Can Transform Your Trading

Are you struggling to make consistent profits in the market? Feeling overwhelmed by the highs and lows of trading? You might be facing more than just technical or strategy issues—psychological barriers often hold traders back. This is where a trading psychology coach can make all the difference.

The Psychological Battle of Trade-Offs In Trading

Trading is ultimately about trade-offs. Every decision you make in the market comes with its own set of pros and cons, and understanding these can significantly improve your trading strategy and results. In this article, which was inspired from a recent Trading Mentorship Group session, I’ll highlight some of the common trade-offs that traders deal with on a daily basis.

Trading Is a "Regret Business" - Here Is How To Build Resilience

Regret is a common emotion in trading, often triggered by the realization of a wrong decision, such as selling too early and missing out on potential gains. This feeling can be particularly intense when traders associate their self-worth and identity with their trading success. When a trade doesn't go as planned, it can feel like a personal failure, leading to heightened emotional responses.

Normalization of Deviance in Day Trading

If you have been trading for any length of time, you know that sometimes you can get paid for breaking your rules - and this is one of the worst things that can happen to a developing trader.

Navigating Decision Fatigue in Day Trading: Strategies to Avoid Over-Trading

Decision fatigue in day trading manifests as a cognitive shortcut that prompts irrational trade-offs in trading decisions. The continuous stream of choices faced by day traders can overwhelm their cognitive abilities, making each subsequent decision more challenging. This article explores the implications of decision fatigue in day trading and provides actionable strategies to help traders navigate this challenge and optimize their trading performance.

Why You Can't Sell That Losing Trade

Have you ever been in a losing trade as it approaches your stop and thought… “Let me just see if price bounces at the next level”? If so, you aren’t alone. This a common phenomenon that all traders experience during their early development stages. So, what is it exactly?

Overcoming the Need to Be Right in Trading

New traders frequently struggle with the compulsion to be right. This need is often rooted in ego, and it can plague a developing trader and lengthen the learning curve substantially. The desire to be right is so potent that it drives them to engage in counterproductive trading behaviors as they strive to avoid admitting their mistakes.

How To Reduce FOMO as A Trader

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is an emotion that often haunts traders, casting a shadow on their progress and overall equity curve. Unrestricted FOMO can cause traders to chase trades, oversize, and revenge trade - All of which do serious damage to trading portfolios. In this article, we present seven concise steps to help you seamlessly transition from the anxiety of FOMO to the joyful state of missing out (JOMO).

Cognitive Load - Why It Plagues Traders and How To Beat It

In trading, the battle isn't just against market forces but also against something less tangible yet equally formidable: cognitive load. It's a challenge that plagues newcomers, causing them to feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and often leading to a merry-go-round of trading strategies.

15 Mental Models All Traders Should Know

A trader's ability to make informed decisions is profoundly influenced by their understanding of various mental models. These cognitive frameworks, rooted in psychology and probability, shape how traders perceive and respond to market dynamics. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into 15 crucial mental models that can empower traders to navigate the markets more effectively.