Today though, we want to talk about the importance of building a trading plan.
Having coached thousands of people to help them become better traders…
We can safely say we have seen it all.
Largely though traders fall into three distinct groups when they first join Prosper.
1. Brand New Traders...
These traders turn into some of our best success stories because they don't have any bad habits to break.
Sometimes we find people with experience investing long term that are just getting into more technical trading strategies.
These unfortunate folks don't know what to buy, when to buy it, how much risk they are taking, and in general have no plan at all.
Sometimes these people get incredibly lucky but often they just lose money.
It is not hard to improve if you fall into this category.
Any amount of training is going to help you get better if you are at this point.
2. Some Experience But Not Profitable
These people often have an amazing foundation and know their way around a brokerage account…
But they are halfway through their journey and they may have gotten lost on the way there…
These people are the easiest to help.
Most of the time these folks have a good sense of what is going on in the markets and they know what to look for when setting up a trade.
Often these people benefit from some of our more advanced trading strategies which allow them to tighten up their trading game and dramatically increase their profitability.
3. Profitable and Successful Traders
These people are fun to coach and often allow their own unique trading experience to shape their approach to the markets.
They find it incredibly helpful to apply new techniques to their existing trading patterns.
These folks can benefit from mentor-ship and advanced hands on training. A plan is important regardless of skill level...
Traders must understand and be able to account for the following:
How much do you have in your trading account and what can you afford to risk?
What is the goal?
Huge returns?
Steady Gains?
What strategies and markets are you going to use?
Options? Stocks? Momentum Trading? Swing Trading?
What is your risk management plan?
How are you setting your stops?
What indicators are you watching?
Moving averages?
Volume?
What signals are you relying on to enter and exit trades?
How are you evaluating and tracking your success?
This morning's video is a great place to start when it comes to building a plan.
Best Trades,
Prosper Trading Academy
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