The 7 Biggest Mistakes New Retail Traders Make (And How to Fix Them)

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8 of the Day Trading for Beginners Podcast! This episode talks about the seven biggest mistakes new retail traders make—and how to avoid them. 

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What You’ll Learn:

• Letting Emotions Take Control: Emotions like fear and greed can lead to poor trades. Stick to a trading plan and journal your feelings to stay disciplined.
• Chasing Breakouts into Traps: Avoid buying at resistance; wait for pullbacks to support levels instead.
• Overtrading: Too many trades can drain your account. Focus on quality setups and resist the urge to trade out of boredom.
• Ignoring Risk Management: Over-leveraging or risking too much per trade can wipe you out. Use 1-3% entries and aim for steady gains.
• Abandoning Your Strategy: Stick to your plan, even when the market tests you, to avoid emotional trading.
• Buying High, Selling Low: Resist buying at peaks and selling at dips—use technical analysis to find support and resistance zones.
• Lack of Patience and Discipline: Treat trading as a long-term game, waiting for high-probability setups rather than forcing trades.

Key Takeaway: Mistakes are part of the learning process—think of losses as tuition for mastering the markets. Awareness and a solid strategy can minimize damage and build confidence.

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