Why Emotional Management is Critical to Trading Success

in forex •  last year  (edited)

Trading in the foreign exchange market is not all about strategies. Oftentimes, it can involve a lot of emotions especially when the experience is not at all pleasant. After all, even when the system of
trading is reliable, human factor still remains as the major player. The
trader can be very effective in maximizing the potentials of the
trading system.

It is also possible that the trader might lack certain qualities that prevent him in making the right approaches. It becomes even more disadvantageous when the trader lacks patience in dealing with losing
trades. Thus, it is essential to control strong emotional urges ensure
that the process of trading is managed properly.

1.Proper Emotion Management can Lead to Better Calls

There are instances wherein a trader dismisses the signs that his ways are inefficient, thinking that it is the system that is at fault. When this happens, the trader will continue with the trade, hoping that the system will eventually turn out for the better. On the part of the trader, this kind of reaction can be translated to as being optimistic. However, unless the trader is already an expert in the Forex market and he has the right resources that will validate his moves, this reaction is actually an act of stubbornness more than anything else.

The trader is given two paths- to recognize what is happening or to maintain blind optimism. When the trader recognizes that the pattern is not going to favor his end anytime soon, the best decision would be to cut losses short. Acknowledging the technicalities of how the market works will prevent the trader from experiencing any more marginal losses.

It is quite observed from novice traders that they are too hopeful when they enter the Forex market. Although optimism can be a good thing, failure to identify negative signs while they are happening will undeniably slow down the trader’s progress in this volatile industry

2.Patience Yields Better Results

On the other side of the spectrum, it is also important to keep emotions in check when good things are happening during the trade. However, a normal reaction from a trader who is new to the system and has immediately acquired profit would be to withdraw them at
the first sign. After all, liquidating the profits will translate to guaranteed earnings.

A good lesson that amateur traders can get from experts in the system would be to let their profits run. It is true that seeing the first sign of
profits will make a novice trader excited to cash out on his earnings, but if he really wants to succeed in the system, he should learn how to
play along with it.
With familiarity, guidance and patience, the trader can still expand his profits while letting it run its course. The trader can study past trends so it will be easier for him to recognize the signs that the market is about to reverse. Once this occurs, he can liquidate his profits which he allowed to mature to its best potential.

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