#TradingStrategyMistakes You Must Avoid

Even the best strategy can fail if execution is flawed. Here are 5 common mistakes traders make — and how to dodge them:

1️⃣ No Backtesting

If you haven’t tested it with historical data, you’re gambling — not trading.

2️⃣ Over-Optimization

Tuning your strategy too perfectly for past data leads to poor real-world performance (aka curve fitting).

3️⃣ Ignoring Risk Management

Great strategy, wrong position size = disaster. Always define your stop-loss and risk per trade.

4️⃣ Changing Strategy Too Often

Consistency is key. Frequent switching kills performance and confidence.

5️⃣ Emotional Trading

FOMO and revenge trades destroy strategy discipline. Let data, not emotions, lead.

🎯 The fix?

✅ Backtest

✅ Set rules

✅ Stick to the plan

✅ Review & adjust periodically

Trade with clarity, not chaos.