#TradingMistakes101
🔻 1. Trading Without a Plan
Mistake: Jumping in without a strategy.
Fix: Develop a trading plan that includes entry/exit rules, risk management, and goals.
📉 2. Overtrading
Mistake: Trading too frequently or with too much size.
Fix: Stick to quality setups and manage position sizes based on risk tolerance.
😱 3. Letting Emotions Take Over
Mistake: Making impulsive trades based on fear or greed.
Fix: Use stop-losses, take breaks, and keep a trading journal to stay objective.
🧾 4. Ignoring Risk Management
Mistake: Risking too much on one trade.
Fix: Never risk more than 1-2% of your capital on a single trade.
📊 5. Not Keeping Records
Mistake: Failing to track trades.
Fix: Log every trade to learn from wins and losses.
🔍 6. Chasing the Market
Mistake: Jumping into trades too late.
Fix: Wait for confirmation and stick to your entry rules.
🧠 7. Not Continuing Education
Mistake: Thinking you know it all.
Fix: Stay updated with markets, study charts, and learn from others.