I have four things for you this week: A very interesting market update given the turmoil in the markets this week A psychological bias that is super common and really hurts traders Position sizing tip to keep you in the game How to think about stop losses to improve...
Loss aversion is a psychological bias where the pain of losing feels much stronger than the joy of winning—a core concept in trading psychology. In everyday life, this explains why people avoid selling a house at a loss, even if it’s a rational decision, or why...
Imagine you’re watching the market like a hawk, and suddenly, prices nosedive. Your heart skips a beat. Should you sell everything? Should you buy more? Should you shut your laptop, pretend it never happened, and pour yourself a drink? Every trader has been there. The...
The Disposability Effect is a cognitive bias where people undervalue things they already own, leading them to discard useful resources prematurely. Imagine buying a high-quality kitchen appliance, only to throw it away after a few minor issues instead of repairing it....
As humans, we love to stay consistent with our past decisions even when they’re wrong. This is known as Commitment and Consistency Bias, a cognitive shortcut where we subconsciously justify and stick with previous choices to avoid the discomfort of admitting...
