10 WAYS

TO IMPROVE CONSISTENcy
in TRADING

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 There is a reason why only a very tiny percentage of
traders succeed. It is not a secret that most struggle to
keep their losses under control and end up in a failing
cycle.

One of the biggest reasons why traders fail to generate

money on a consistent basis is because they don't
follow their trading plan (or don't even have one).

And that's because the emotional and mental pressure

during trading is immense and causes most traders to
break their rules and make impulse based decisions.

Did you know that small adjustments to your trading

routine can help you to release that pressure and help
you to follow your trading plan?

In this guide you will find 10 Simple Practices which

are effortless to implement that will have a positive
impact on your trading results right away.

So, why not give it a try?

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 10 WAYS
TO IMPROVE CONSISTENcy
in TRADING

DITCH THE
CLUTTER

LESS IS
MORE

ONE DAY
STAND
SAFETY
FIRST

HALFTIME

TUNE OUT
THE NOISE

NO LIST NO
SHOPPING

TAKE IT
SLOW

SMALL IS
GOOD

GO AHEAD

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 1. Ditch the clutter

So you can read the chart

and see what's going on.

Remove drawings from your charts, such as trend

lines from a week ago, old price alerts that never
went off or technical indicators that you don’t
understand and only added because someone else
raved about them.

Having a clean chart will help you to see what is

actually happening in front of you. Learn to read the
price and volume action, then introduce technical
indicators as extra support.

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 2. LESS IS mORE

The more focus the better.

When you're at the beginning of your trading career,

try trading just one position
at a time. And definitely not more than two!

This allows you to focus on managing the trade

properly. Plus, you'll be able to evaluate your results
before entering a new position. It also helps you
manage the losses and stay within a daily risk limit.

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 3. ONE DAY STAND

So you can start every day fresh.

If you still struggle to make consistent profit, don’t

hold positions overnight especially the ones that are
in red.

This will help you to avoid unexpected drawdowns, if

something happens between the market open hours.
It will also help you to create discipline to "lose the
losers".

Don't hope for a turnaround tomorrow.

If there is a turnaround then you can always get back
in. There is nothing worse than starting a new day
with a hangover from yesterday!

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 4. SAFETY FIRST

So you always have something to come back to.

If you are in a trade and need to step away, always

make sure you have a stop in place, even if you're
gone just for a minute.

Many traders have lost a bundle of money during

their restroom break!

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 5. HALFTIME

The market will be there when you come back!

Take a break during the trading day. Spend less time

in front of the screens trading and take a time out.

Have lunch, take a walk, or call a friend!

Give your eyes and head some rest, so when you

return to your trading desk, you can see begin with
a fresh perspective.
You would not believe how different the charts can
look after being away for even 10 minutes!

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 6. tune out the noise

It's all just noise!

Don’t trade based on stock tips from social media

like Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. And be aware
that all broadcast news is already discounted in the
price.

Sometimes the news has an opposite effect on the

price than you might expect. Always trade what you
see and not what you hear!

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 7. no list, no shopping

When you come to your trading desk, make sure you

know what you are looking for. Otherwise, you will
be throwing your money at random stocks hoping
something sticks.

If you put your time into preparing your plan outside

of the trading hours, you'll feel more confident,
focused, and your day will be much more effective.

Use the rule: no plan, no trading.

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 8. take it slow

It's all about quality, not quantity.

Put your charts on a higher timeframe. For example,

15 minutes instead of 1 or 5 minutes. This way, the
price movement will be less erratic, and you'll be
less likely to get impatient or fearful. It will also help
you stay longer in a winning trade.

Don't use hotkeys, at least at the beginning. If you

don't have enough time to place a trade without
them, you probably haven't planned it well. Using
hotkeys might lead to impulse trades (and mistakes)
and result in overtrading.

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 9. SMALL IS GOOD

In this case it is ;-)

Start with a small risk and size your trades

accordingly – this will protect you from big losses,
which not only create a dent in your trading capital,
but also deep emotional wounds. And those need
time to heal!

If you start small, over time you will develop good

trading habits without becoming fearful and hurting
your account. Then you can increase the size. This
way, you will start achieving consistent profit sooner.

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 10. go ahead

Be the leader.

Never take a trade you don’t understand

even if the biggest trading guru is taking it.
If it is not a trade you have a plan for – stay away!

When you follow someone, you are

a follower and by default behind. In trading, it simply
means too late to the game, which can end in
chasing the entry, taking bigger losses, and revenge
trading.

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 Learning to trade is about being present and taking small
steps forward without losing sight of your destination.

See this journey as climbing a mountain. To make it to top

you have to prepare. You need to plan the path, gather
supplies, and prepare physically and mentally.

And once you start you will not go straight up.

You will need to take some rest in between.
You might even have to go sideways for a while to reach the
next passage higher.

Use your energy wisely and enjoy the journey. If you truly
commit, step by step you will reach the top.

I know you can! I believe in you!

Agnieszka Wood
Trading Success & Mindset Coach

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