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Home / Trading Psychology

Trading Psychology

Emotional Blocks: The Hidden Cause of Trading Errors

Emotional Blocks: The Hidden Cause of Trading Errors

April 24, 2018 by Burton Schlichter

Hidden emotional blocks eventually paralyze even the most successful trader when left untreated. Experienced traders are honest with what’s happening and want to reverse it as fast as possible to avoid any more losses.Learn how.

Fall Prey Unknowingly to Emotions, Trading Mistakes, and Bad Patterns

Fall Prey Unknowingly to Emotions, Trading Mistakes, and Bad Patterns

April 16, 2018 by Burton Schlichter

Written by Robin Dayne, an affiliate of CFRN.net. Burton Schlichter is a partner and featured broker at CFRN.net. Coaching traders just beginning careers to top professional hedge fund traders at companies like Tudor Investment has proven the importance of mindful trading. Successful traders learn early on to manage their emotions giving way to clear and… Read more.

How and Why Trading Emotions Matter

How and Why Trading Emotions Matter

April 12, 2018 by Burton Schlichter

Written by Robin Dayne, and affiliate of CFRN.net. Burton Schlichter is a partner and featured broker at CFRN.net. For the past 26 years I’ve worked as a trader’s coach dealing with every possible trading challenge derived from the business. Everything I’ve learned, seen and experienced personally from the best, confirms, across the board, that emotional… Read more.

Our 10 Commandments of Futures Trading

Our 10 Commandments of Futures Trading

December 15, 2015 by Daniels Trading

New to trading? We’re here to help. The 10 Commandments of Trading Commodities serve as a set of guidelines designed with novice traders in mind to help you become a better, more disciplined trader.

Stopped Out Of A Position? Bad Luck, Next Job.

Stopped Out Of A Position? Bad Luck, Next Job.

August 15, 2013 by Don DeBartolo

On the rugby field, if a teammate makes an error, such as “losing the ball forward,” we tell him immediately after “bad luck, next job.” It reminds him to clear his mind of the error and to ready himself for the next potential play. By increasing his awareness, he may be in a better position and better focused to make that next play.

Trading Psychology: How to Build a Solid Foundation

Trading Psychology: How to Build a Solid Foundation

December 2, 2010 by Nick Metzger

The same is true with commodity futures trading. Markets are constantly changing. As a trader, you need a strong foundation to weather the storm.

The Psychology of Futures Trading: 3 Things You Need to Know

The Psychology of Futures Trading: 3 Things You Need to Know

October 13, 2010 by Craig Turner

For many traders, the Psychology of Trading can be the greatest hurdle they need to overcome in order to be successful.  At Daniels Trading, one of our primary goals is to help self-directed online and broker assisted traders overcome this common issue, and get them on their way to achieving the results they are looking… Read more.

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