TRADING WITH FEAR In this series we are discussing: The fear of losing money. The fear of being wrong. The fear of missing out (FOMO). The fear of leaving money on the table. “Don’t worry about what the markets are going to do; worry about what you will do in response to the markets.” – […]

TRADING WITH FEAR In this series we are discussing: The fear of losing money. The fear of being wrong. The fear of missing out (FOMO). The fear of leaving money on the table. In the last edition the fear of being wrong was discussed, this week we will discuss the fear of missing out (FOMO). […]

“No-one cares more about your money than you do.” Trading when greedy – continued. In trading there are four animals: Bulls – Bulls believe markets will rise. Bears – Bears believe markets will fall. Pigs – Pigs are greedy. Sheep – Sheep are fearful. It was Churchill that said, “dogs look up to us, cats […]

Trading With Fear In this series, we are discussing: The fear of losing money. The fear of being wrong. The fear of missing out (FOMO) The fear of leaving money on the table. In the last edition the fear of losing money was discussed, this week we will discuss the fear of being wrong. The […]

TRADING WITH FEAR There are various forms of fear that traders “battle” with and in many cases, lead to a trader sabotaging themselves. Markets are full of people losing money, which is not necessarily a lack of technique, information or a lack of study that may result in a trader’s downfall. A trader’s greatest threat […]

Managing your Trading Expectations – A stop Loss is simply the cost of doing business. Any seasoned trader would have experienced the psychological emotions of fear and greed. Greed may also be defined as the fear of not having enough. The definition of greed when trading: In trading, greed is the excessive desire for more […]

Trading is the hardest way to make easy money… have you heard this saying before? I am sure it makes sense but what does it actually mean? Making money from trading isn’t actually difficult. Anyone can click a few buttons and make money. But to do it consistently is a different skill entirely. To be […]

In the world of trading, success is often less about technical skill and more about emotional control. Two of the most powerful emotions that influence traders are fear and greed. Learning to manage them is essential for consistent performance. These emotions can encourage impulsive decisions, cloud judgment, and lead even experienced traders to abandon their […]

Trading isn’t just about charts, strategies, and market timing. The truth is, your lifestyle choices directly affect how you perform in the markets. Many traders underestimate how much daily habits, health, and mindset can tilt the balance between consistent profits and frustrating losses. Let’s dive into five key lifestyle choices that can either boost your […]

Becoming a consistent trader requires a few keys things to ensure you remain consistent. Many traders take the time to find a strategy that works and develop a risk management plan, but few can execute this successfully. The reason may be very simple, you aren’t recording your trades. Build a stats sheet based on your […]

Starting your trading journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. With all the information out there, it’s easy to get lost. But the truth is, you don’t need everything. Just the right things. Whether you’re looking to replace your 9–5 or build a side income, here’s exactly what you need to begin trading the smart […]

Trading involves a constant conflict of various emotions as well as conflict between the technical indicators. Fear is a constant factor, whether it’s the fear of missing out, the fear of losing money or the fear of not making enough these emotions can play havoc when trading. Some technical indicators will suggest the market is […]

One of the most important things to do in trading is to build yourself a trading plan, it is essential to making a success out of trading. A trading plan is there to protect your capital and mindset which are two major factors in trading. There are a few things you will need in your […]

Trading can seem like a scam… the ability to make money by clicking buy and sell buttons seems like gambling, and being able to make a living by trading 2 hours a day seems too good to be true. The reality is that most people fail to do this as they come in with the […]

A lot of South Africans are under huge financial pressure. Increasing tax, petrol prices and the price of food seems to be leaving a lot of people with a scarce amount of money. What can we do to fight this? Typically, the solution to the problem is not so simple. People normally talk about spending […]

To make a living from trading will actually require a significant amount of capital. A lot of people think they can turn a R1000 account into a R100 000 account but it’s not that simple.   Trading includes risk and in order to trade with good money management you will need to grow your account slowly. […]

Trading as shown on the internet and social media only shows the benefits of trading leaving many to believe it is too good to be true. So here are a few pros and cons on trading. Pros: Trading can allow you to be your own boss and work on your own time. Even though there […]

What returns can you expect from trading?   Most people expect to make a lot of money very quickly from trading, the reality is that trading is all about slow and steady growth. If you think about it, if you can make a 50% growth on your account in one day; you can lose 50% […]