If you want your trading to run efficiently, you should be able to control your own emotions. However, as we all know, our emotional state while reading the article and when trading is 180 degrees different. If you are in a calm state while reading this article, not necessarily the same thing is encountered when you execute a position; Either open or close, profit or loss.
Emotions act like water. Water usually has a container to hold it, but if there is no container, water will be in irregular shape. Emotions have a certain container within us, for example in the habits / actions that we do. Often emotions also affect our physiological conditions to cause disorders such as: Nausea, cramps, headaches, or even disease.
There are two types of emotions: The first is what we feel right now, and the second is what we expect we will feel in the future. The emotions we predict, have a greater impact and power than the emotions we feel today. For example: "if I get a late close position and lose a lot of money, I will stress." Which will then make us feel depressed even before we close the position we open. Another example is when you are in a "win" position but the TP line has not been touched, you may feel nervous when your position slowly shifts into "lose" position, because you previously imagine you will be stressed if you lose the profit that is in sight you.
What emotions should we notice besides the above examples?
Let's see together:
Greedy
In the world of trading; Especially abroad, there is a proverb like this "Bulls make money, bears make money, and pigs get slaughtered". What is more or less means that every trader is able to make a profit, but only a greedy trader (symbolized by a pig symbol) whose probability of defeat reaches 100%. The traders begin to be greedy when repeatedly his TP line is untouched, but only a few pips away and ended up in the SL + line. One other example is when a trader opens a position that is in line with his current position (double buy / double sell) simply because the price movement looks good for a certain moment. On the one hand, the actions of these traders can be motivated by consideration and careful analysis to maximize their profit. However, often such acts are born out of the greed of the traders. Risking too much initial capital in trading is obviously greedy. Do not you lose your capital because of these emotions.
Afraid
Traders have a fear of opening positions; Especially those who are new to the world of trading and have not mastered the techniques of trading analysis in accordance with their ability. Fear also arises when a trader loses a streak or when they feel a margin call. Fear is actually natural for everyone, but make it as a warning for you to finalize your analysis before opening the position. Another way to overcome fear is never to put too many eggs in your trading basket; Lest you open a position with just <70% free margin. When a trader is overwhelmed by fear, often they will miss out on good opportunities to open positions and instead open positions in conditions that are unfavorable to them.
Revenge
Traders are often willing to take revenge on the market when they suffer losses in positions which, according to their analysis, are 100% profitable or "surely winning" positions. The key is: Nothing is certain in trading. No trader actually has a 100% winning trade in his trading records; Especially the seasoned traders who have for years been involved in the world of trading. When you jump in and open a position in the forex market with the intention of returning your losses, PLEASE, often you fall into a position that is harmful and actually swallow a much greater loss.
Emotions act like water. Water usually has a container to hold it, but if there is no container, water will be in irregular shape. Emotions have a certain container within us, for example in the habits / actions that we do. Often emotions also affect our physiological conditions to cause disorders such as: Nausea, cramps, headaches, or even disease.
There are two types of emotions: The first is what we feel right now, and the second is what we expect we will feel in the future. The emotions we predict, have a greater impact and power than the emotions we feel today. For example: "if I get a late close position and lose a lot of money, I will stress." Which will then make us feel depressed even before we close the position we open. Another example is when you are in a "win" position but the TP line has not been touched, you may feel nervous when your position slowly shifts into "lose" position, because you previously imagine you will be stressed if you lose the profit that is in sight you.
What emotions should we notice besides the above examples?
Let's see together:
Greedy
In the world of trading; Especially abroad, there is a proverb like this "Bulls make money, bears make money, and pigs get slaughtered". What is more or less means that every trader is able to make a profit, but only a greedy trader (symbolized by a pig symbol) whose probability of defeat reaches 100%. The traders begin to be greedy when repeatedly his TP line is untouched, but only a few pips away and ended up in the SL + line. One other example is when a trader opens a position that is in line with his current position (double buy / double sell) simply because the price movement looks good for a certain moment. On the one hand, the actions of these traders can be motivated by consideration and careful analysis to maximize their profit. However, often such acts are born out of the greed of the traders. Risking too much initial capital in trading is obviously greedy. Do not you lose your capital because of these emotions.
Afraid
Traders have a fear of opening positions; Especially those who are new to the world of trading and have not mastered the techniques of trading analysis in accordance with their ability. Fear also arises when a trader loses a streak or when they feel a margin call. Fear is actually natural for everyone, but make it as a warning for you to finalize your analysis before opening the position. Another way to overcome fear is never to put too many eggs in your trading basket; Lest you open a position with just <70% free margin. When a trader is overwhelmed by fear, often they will miss out on good opportunities to open positions and instead open positions in conditions that are unfavorable to them.
Revenge
Traders are often willing to take revenge on the market when they suffer losses in positions which, according to their analysis, are 100% profitable or "surely winning" positions. The key is: Nothing is certain in trading. No trader actually has a 100% winning trade in his trading records; Especially the seasoned traders who have for years been involved in the world of trading. When you jump in and open a position in the forex market with the intention of returning your losses, PLEASE, often you fall into a position that is harmful and actually swallow a much greater loss.
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