This video discusses the common similarities between those who have found success in trading and those who have not. The main differences include over leveraging, lack of risk management, no trading plan or edge, and most importantly, lacking a winning strategy. To find success, traders need to focus on the process, have proper risk management, a winning strategy, and document their mistakes. The video argues that having a technical edge and a winning formula is the most important part of trading, rather than just focusing on psychology.
The Common Mistakes and Similarities of Unsuccessful Traders
Over Leveraging and No Risk Management
No Trading Plan or Edge
Lack of Winning Strategy
The Winning Formula of Successful Traders
Focus on the Process
Proper Risk Management
Having a Winning Edge and Trading Plan
The Importance of Making Mistakes
The Most Important Part of Trading: Technical Edge
The Misconception of Psychology in Trading
Why Having a Winning Formula Trumps Psychology
The Importance of Building the Right Foundation First
Conclusion: Focus on the Fundamentals of Trading