Trading psychology Powerup Capital

TRADING PSYCHOLOGY To be a successful trader, your intellect and emotion must work as one team.”

There are three main areas we need to master to become successful traders – •  Trading Strategies •  Money Management •  Working with our emotions

“Why am I not able to pull the trigger, even when I am right?”

Should I? Shouldn’t I?

Shouldn’t I? Should I?

Can’t decide

“How could I lose?”

Aghh! Loss again….. What’s wrong with me?

Can’t take losses

“Why do I lose my winnings in blow-out trades, repeatedly?”

Many moderate wins = One giant loss

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Learn Trading Method

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Control emotions

Get greedy

Lose money

Get fearful

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Consistent profits

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Your mental conditioning

Forex Trading System

CONSCIOUS MIND

UNCONSCIOUS MIND

B O D Y

Personal Experience

Watch Charts

Click to enter/exit

Driving force

Health Blueprint

Wealth Blueprint

Love Blueprint

Happiness Blueprint

HOMEOSTAS I S

CONSCIOUS MIND

UNCONSCIOUS MIND

B O D Y

Bio-feedback

Pay attention to your body

signals

Visualization Affirmations

Faith

Conditioning changes, Performance improves

THE LINK

(Step 1)

(Step 2)

(Step 3)

I am happy while trading

I am stressed while trading

I am alert & energetic while trading

I am anxious while trading

I am capable of making successful trades

I blame myself for my losses

I am in control while trading

I make impulsive decisions while trading

I am satisfied with my trading results

I get edgy and frustrated while trading

1 – Rarely 2 – Occasionally 3 – Sometimes 4 – Frequently 5 – Almost always

Your Emotional Experience while Trading

§  Trading is a business §  A Trading Plan is a guide for running this business §  A good Plan addresses all three aspects of trading – Method, Money and Mind.

TRADING PLAN

TRADING PLAN

§  Master the Method §  Strategy may vary depending on market

conditions §  Markets are unpredictable – flexibility is

required.

§  A good understanding of risk and reward – Money Management §  The potential Profit and Loss in a trade are equally important §  Stop Loss to limit loss; Trailing Stop to maximize profits

TRADING PLAN

TRADING PLAN

§  Last, but not the least, is the Mindset.

§  Relaxation techniques §  Awareness of body signals and emotions

§  Think PIPs - not Money

§  Start your trading session with a few Relaxation exercises

§  Energize yourself either through faith or motivation

TIPS (Body)

§  Have a Trading Plan you are comfortable with §  Understand your relationship with money §  Learn Money Management techniques – in the real world they are as important as trading techniques

TIPS (Conscious mind)

§  Pay attention to your Body Signals while trading §  Keep a Trading Journal with details of your trade and also what your emotions were during that trade §  Pay special attention to your emotions when you face a loss §  Be aware of Negative Self-talk

TIPS (Unconscious Mind)

§  Use affirmations and visualization to keep up your positivity §  Give Gratitude – not many in this world have the opportunity to sit at home and make money!

TIPS

A good trading day is one in which you follow your Trading Strategy in a calm and confident manner, making sure that, at the same time, you are managing your money well – when in gain or loss. This, in turn, will enhance your profits and consistency, making you a truly successful trader who can trade for a living!

Thank you!