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Habit Formation
Popular wisdom says it takes 21 days to form a new habit or break an old one. While recent studies have shown it’s not as clear cut as that, one thing experts agree on is that habits develop over time – and breaking bad ones can take quite a lot of effort.
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The impact of behavioural biases, fears and habits on trading
Has FOMO ever led you to make rash decisions? Author and mentor, Robert Van Eyden, shares how our thoughts and habits can affect the way we trade. He explains that sometimes our own biases, fears and habits can get in the way – but there are ways to overcome them. Learn the importance of having an advantage, persevering, and forming good habits. Read more
HABIT FORMATION | FOMO • TRADERS FEARS • BREAKING HABITS
Reading time: 28 minutes | Trading level: Beginner
Understanding your trading habits
with Luke Mathers
Are you aware of your habits and how they affect your decision making? Best-selling author Luke Mathers chats with trading psychology specialist Louise Bedford on the importance of being curious about your habits as well as how to find your trading trademarks. Read more
HABIT FORMATION • EMOTIONAL REGULATION • TRADING HABITS
Reading time: 29 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Rik Schnabel on enhancing decision-making in traders
Rik talks about the importance of developing systems to manage time effectively. He also addresses the emotional aspect of time management and how it can influence our decision-making while trading. Learn how you can implement efficient systems to enhance your overall time management. Read more
DEVELOPING SYSTEMS • DECISION MAKING • TIME MANAGEMENT
Reading time: 34 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
The mental errors affecting your trading with Simon Russell
Ever wondered what happens to your brain when you’re trading? Simon takes us through how emotions and biases can influence our decision-making and shares the usefulness of developing a strategy checklist. Discover effective ways to manage the mental toll of trading. Read more
NEUROSCIENCE • BIASES • TRADING BEHAVIOUR
Reading time: 22 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
Fast growth mindset missteps
with Bill Moore
Understand what cognitive biases are, and how you can manage them when trading. Get professional insights from quant, trader and entrepreneur Bill Moore. Read more
BIASES • TRADER PERSONA • MANAGING EMOTIONS
Reading time: 32 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
Are your money scripts holding you back?
Learn how our parents’ and grandparents’ attitudes towards money can shape how we feel about trading and investing. Read more
MONEY BELIEFS • ATTITUDES TO MONEY • BIASES
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out
FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more
FEATURE ARTICLE
Creating trading habits for peak performance
Which habits or systems do you have in place to improve your trading? As a trader, it's important to be honest with yourself on things like how you spend your time, how you trade, the things that distract you, your mindset, and other parts of your life. Read on to discover tips on creating good habits and making better trading choices. Read more
HABIT FORMATION | TIME MANAGEMENT • HABITS • MINDSET
Reading time: 7 minutes | Trading level: Intermediate
How to build trading habits that stick
Habits are automatic behaviours that require no conscious effort. Mastering your trading habits helps you maintain focus and build mental strength. Learn from trading psychology specialist Louise Bedford how to develop positive habits that stick, to help you trade more strategically. Read more
NEUROSCIENCE • HABIT FORMATIONS • TRADING PLANS
Reading time: 6 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
The power of creating new habits
When it comes to breaking old habits, we can all agree that it’s hard – and the same goes with trading. To improve your trading psychology, you need to pay attention to how you behave. Our habits, or the things we do automatically, can have a significant impact on our success. As with so many things in life, consistency is key. But if you're having a tough time starting a new habit, Louise Bedford shares two ways that have been proven to help. Read more
HABIT FORMATION • GOAL SETTING • TRADING PSYCHOLOGY
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
Debunking luck as the sole determinant in markets
As the saying goes, ‘The more I practise, the luckier I get’. For people unfamiliar with trading, it can be tempting to say success in the markets is purely based on luck. But experienced traders know that is not always true. In this article, trading psychology specialist Louise Bedford steps through three things you can do to increase your probability of being ‘lucky’ in the markets. Read more
TRADING PERFORMANCE • DISTRACTION MANAGEMENT •
TRADING PLANS
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Fast growth mindset missteps
with Bill Moore
Understand what cognitive biases are, and how you can manage them when trading. Get professional insights from quant, trader and entrepreneur Bill Moore. Read more
BIASES • TRADER PERSONA • MANAGING EMOTIONS
Reading time: 32 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
Are your money scripts holding you back?
Learn how our parents’ and grandparents’ attitudes towards money can shape how we feel about trading and investing. Read more
MONEY BELIEFS • ATTITUDES TO MONEY • BIASES
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out
FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more
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FEATURE VIDEO
Louise Bedford
Learn from our host Louise Bedford how to recognise bad habits and replace them with positive ones for a better chance of sustained success.
HABIT FORMATION | HABIT FORMATION • TIME MANAGEMENT • MINDSET
Reading time: 20 minutes | Trading level: Beginner
Fast growth mindset missteps
with Bill Moore
Understand what cognitive biases are, and how you can manage them when trading. Get professional insights from quant, trader and entrepreneur Bill Moore. Read more
BIASES • TRADER PERSONA • MANAGING EMOTIONS
Reading time: 32 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
The habits of successful traders
with Jason McIntosh
Understand what sets successful traders apart. Learn the habits that help them give themselves an edge in the financial markets. Read more
HABIT FORMATION • MINDSET • TECHNIQUES
Reading time: 28 minutes
Trading level: beginner
JOMO is the new FOMO. Trade with the Joy of Missing Out
Find out why embracing JOMO and letting the market come to you is often a better strategy than letting FOMO steer your decisions. Read more
Fast growth mindset missteps
with Bill Moore
Understand what cognitive biases are, and how you can manage them when trading. Get professional insights from quant, trader and entrepreneur Bill Moore. Read more
BIASES • TRADER PERSONA • MANAGING EMOTIONS
Reading time: 32 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
Are your money scripts holding you back?
Learn how our parents’ and grandparents’ attitudes towards money can shape how we feel about trading and investing. Read more
MONEY BELIEFS • ATTITUDES TO MONEY • BIASES
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out
FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more
JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out
FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more
How to trade consistently without having a perfect strategy
Discover the smart ways to consistently trade financial markets without necessarily having a perfect strategy. Read more
TRADING STRATEGY • TRADING PLAN • RISK MANAGEMENT
Reading time: 3 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
How to create a trading plan
in 7 steps
Get expert insight into how successful traders create their trading plans to help set themselves up for success. Read more
TRADING PLAN • TRADING STRATEGY • RISK MANAGEMENTT
Reading time: 4 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Are your money scripts holding you back?
Learn how our parents’ and grandparents’ attitudes towards money can shape how we feel about trading and investing. Read more
MONEY BELIEFS • ATTITUDES TO MONEY • BIASES
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
Are your money scripts holding you back?
Learn how our parents’ and grandparents’ attitudes towards money can shape how we feel about trading and investing. Read more
MONEY BELIEFS • ATTITUDES TO MONEY • BIASES
Reading time: 5 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
JOMO is the New FOMO: Trade
with the Joy of Missing Out
FOMO vs JOMO: that one letter makes all the difference. JOMO substitutes ‘fear’ for ‘joy’, suggesting that not only is it OK to miss out – it’s actually something to be relished. JOMO is an important concept for traders, emphasizing the need to take a step back, think, plan and enjoy, rather than rushing into trades through the anxiety of missing out. Read more
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