Your Trading DNA
While it’s true that good traders aren’t born, they’re made, it’s also true that some people are more predisposed to taking risks than others. Recognising what’s in your trading DNA is crucial to mastering your mindset, executing your plan and getting the most from your trading.
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Untraining the brain to think differently as a trader with Rik Schnabel
Get expert advice on how developing metacognition can help you become better at trading. Discover if passion can push us to overcome excuses and pursue our trading goals. Read more
YOUR TRADING DNA | NEUROSCIENCE • SELF BELIEF • BRAIN TRAINING
Reading time: 27 minutes | Trading level: Beginner
Learn the traits of successful traders
Learn from the results of extensive research what successful traders do differently when trading financial markets. Read more
TRADER TRAITS • MONEY MANAGEMENT • COMMON MISTAKES
Reading time: 2 minutes
Trading level: All
The uncut truth about female investors with Kate Hill
Get expert insight into why female traders are often more successful when trading financial markets than male traders.
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FEMALE TRADERS • TRADING DNA • SELF-DOUBT
Reading time: 32 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Does gender make a difference for traders
Discover why female investors often outperform male investors and how inherent gendered traits can influence your success. Read more
FEMALE TRADERS • TRADING DNA • GENDER
Reading time: 8 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
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The benefits of forming good habits and recognising patterns with Simon Russell
Learn from Simon Russell how you can form good habits, have a default position based on introspection and recognise patterns.
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YOUR TRADING DNA | COGNITIVE LOAD • NEUROSCIENCE • TRADING BEHAVIOUR
Reading time: 30 minutes | Trading level: All
Debunking top trading myths with Dr. Gary Dayton
Get expert commentary on misleading trading myths from Dr Gary Dayton of Trading Psychology Edge. Read more
TRADING PSYCHOLOGY • TRADING PERSONALITY • RISK CONTROL
Reading time: 3 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Is your personality affecting your trading?
Learn how your personality can influence your trading. See techniques you can use to overcome personality dispositions that could hamper your trading success. Read more
DISCIPLINE • MANAGING EMOTIONS • TRADING PERSONALITIES
Reading time: 6 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Traits of successful traders
What is the number one mistake traders make? Read more
COMMON MISTAKES • DECISION MAKING • BIASES
Reading time: 8 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
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Introduction to your trading DNA
Learn from successful trader and trading mentor Louise Bedford on how to play to your inherent strengths and identify any weaknesses.
YOUR TRADING DNA | TRADING DNA • PERSONALITY TRAITS • TRADING PERSONA
Reading time: 20 minutes | Trading level: Beginner
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