Saturday, December 8, 2007

The Importance of a Trading Plan

Trying to win in the stock market without a trading plan is like trying to build a house without blueprints - costly mistakes are inevitable. Why do you need a Trading Plan? 1 - During trading hours, emotions will turn smart people into idiots. Therefore, you have to avoid having to make decisions during those hours. For every action you take during trading hours, the reason should not be greed or fear. The reason should be because it is in the plan. With a good plan, your task becomes one of patience and discipline. 2 - Consistent results require consistent actions - consistent actions can only be achieved through a detailed plan. What should be in your trading plan? 1 - Your strategy to enter and exit trades You have to describe the conditions that have to be met b View the rest of this article


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