Increase Your Trading Profits
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Boost Your Trading Profits
Maximize Profits by Minimizing Losses
Hello, I'm Bob Eldridge, and I'm here to highlight a crucial yet often overlooked strategy for boosting your trading profits. It's about managing your losses?"both in terms of frequency and amount. This concept might seem straightforward, but it’s essential for long-term trading success. Stick around, and I’ll offer insights you might not expect!
Imagine a washtub from your childhood with several six-inch holes. No matter how many hoses you use, filling the tub is futile if water leaks faster than it fills. Now, picture plugging each hole one by one. Initially, changes are minimal, but as more holes are sealed, the water level starts rising. Even if there’s one small hole left, plugging it bit by bit allows more water to accumulate.
Trading accounts are similar. Novice traders often have significant "holes" in their accounts, where money drains faster than it’s made. Regardless of occasional profitable trades, many end up back at square one. Recognizing this issue is key. Stop trading temporarily to identify and fix the problem. Here are four rules to help you control losses and optimize profits:
Rule 1: Wait for Confirmation Before Entering a Trade
This rule reduces the number of losses. Often, traders jump into trades without confirming the stock’s direction?"akin to "catching a falling knife." Use methods like price changes, momentum, or bid/ask sizes for confirmation. Develop a sense for when a stock is moving in your desired direction, and let experience guide you.
Rule 2: Use a Stop Loss Immediately
Place a stop loss as soon as your trade is filled to control the potential loss amount. Consider using half of the stock's daily average movement as your stop loss limit. For instance, if a stock moves $1 daily on average, set your stop at 50 cents. Stick to your stop loss, and if you're stopped out, accept it and move on. This approach allows you to trade another day.
Rule 3: Implement a Trailing Stop to Lock in Profits
Once your trade becomes profitable, switch your stop loss to a trailing stop equal to your profit amount. If you’re up 25 cents and your initial stop was 50 cents below your entry, adjust it to a 25-cent trailing stop. At this "magic point," you’ve secured a breakeven outcome, with only potential gains ahead.
Rule 4: Let the Trade Run
Once you reach the magic point, step back and allow the market to guide the trade. Adhering to these rules lets the market manage the trade more effectively than you might.
I’m thrilled to share these strategies with you and hope they help enhance your trading success.
Best,
Bob with Better Trades
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