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Most common Trading Mistakes Traders make when Trading Forex

forexedu

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When learning anything new it necessary to repeat and practice it regularly. However, when trading in real time one often forgets the most important rules, when analyzing markets. Even though most individuals know the rules theoretically, it is often quite difficult to implement them. Moreover, you might be unaware of the loss you might suffer by repeating the same mistakes time and time again by ignoring the rules. Let’s take a look at the most common mistakes traders often make then trading Forex.

Averaging Down

At times, after experiencing loss traders tend to make mistakes, by acting without thinking. They do not have foresight thereby making mistakes, which takes them directly to ‘Averaging Down’ path. There are some individuals who often consider it as a method for minimizing losses by spreading out; it is not the ideal solution. While it might be an attempt to lessen loss, a trader ends up investing time, therefore, to yield better profits one must invest in other avenues. Experts suggest one should move on after a loss rather than put effort into retrieving the lost capital. Choosing better and stronger platforms makes it easier to earn greater profits.

Positioning in advance

There are particular categories of news which always has an impact on the money market, and this situation arises regularly. It is true that the market will move on, but predicting the market direction is not possible, regardless of the news. It is a volatile situation, which is why placing an order in advance ensures the trade doesn't get canceled. However, if you genuinely consider Forex trading an income source, it is better to let the news wave pass and calm the markets. Since, the period post any news release is quite unpredictable one must avoid trading to prevent any unexpected losses.

Extent of risk

The Forex market is highly leveraged, which is why high risk does not always mean profit. In case you are planning on taking excessive risks to get excessive returns, you must reconsider. It is safe not to let the risk be more than 2% of the capital. You might have noticed that professional traders often take higher risks; however, they are professional and through their skills and experience, know the right time to take a big risk.

Rein in expectations

Another common trading mistake which most traders make is having unrealistic expectations. When executing trades seasoned traders also get swayed and eventually let unrealistic expectations set in. Desires and trade directions help in swaying in the best, who have plenty of experience as well as skill. Therefore, the sensible approach is to place a trade according to the market dynamics rather than one’s wishes and expectations. When considering a trade, one must also take into account that the market might be volatile. If you have been experiencing profit regularly from a trade, you need not change it, since, at times, small profits make a huge total. It is better to have a stable and steady growth rather than sudden spikes in profit.

Follow these tips to ensure you do not end up making mistakes regularly while trading Forex.
 
Also your risk can be inversely proportional to the size of your account (Or your account ratio to your savings). It's ok to have a smaller account where you take huge relative risk, and gives you an outlet for your risk appetite without hurting your main account.
 
very true all around. I think most new traders rush into everything way too quickly. Studying and demo accounts are the way to go for quite sometime.
 

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