Why Traders Lose Money on Trading

Mistakes

One truth remains unchanged when it comes to trading – more traders tend to lose trades, than traders who actually win trades. Recent research and studies show that about 90% of traders lose their money when trading. Only about 10% of traders can win profits when trading. So, why is there a huge percentage of … Read more

What is the gambler’s fallacy? A lesson about probability.

tossing a coin

The gambler’s fallacy is referring to probability and the wrong assumptions. It may lead to erroneous suppositions and bad trading decisions. You must always analyse the market very carefully and avoid any traps that are waiting for you on the chart or in your own mind. So what is the gambler’s fallacy? The gambler’s fallacy … Read more

7 money management tricks to help you survive on the market

money management tricks

Trading is a serious and risky business. When you begin your journey with trading, you must realize there is always risk involved. However, I have some good news for you. There are some tricks that can help you to manage losses and ensure more peace of mind. What are they? Read the article and you … Read more

Are you a trading addict or just passionate about trading?

Don't be a trading addict

It can be sometimes difficult to distinguish between being passionate about something and being addicted to it. The line is quite thin. Both make you spend long hours on the subject. In the case of trading, you will be sitting in front of the computer reading, analysing and opening transactions. Whether you are passionate about … Read more

Hedging, stop losses and risk management. How to fix losing trades

cut your losses

A dream of every trader is to gain a fast and large profit. This is the main goal of trading. You choose a broker, get to know the platform and enter the market in order to win. But you must be prepared that a loss may also occur. It is not possible to win all … Read more

What you can learn from one month of trading on Olymp Trade

Knowledge after one month trading

Any discipline requires practice. Trading is not different in this matter. You have to learn, work and gain experience to become a master. The beginnings are often difficult, but this is the phase everyone needs to pass through. It can just take longer for some. The newbies often aspire to do all by themselves. Then … Read more

How to control emotions assigned to options trading?

Emotions in options trading

Emotions are inherent to our behaviour. They can take us to the top, but can also ruin our life. To make good decisions your mind needs to cool down and does not succumb to your feelings. The same mechanism has to be implemented in trading. Especially if you have just started. Today, I will write … Read more