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Why do 90% of traders lose?
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2025 2:09 pm
by Peaktrader
Most of the traders end up losing trades and are probably poor because they lack risk management skills, they trade impulsively or they allow emotions to dictate their decisions. They also pursue short term gains which are another major cause of their loss. To be successful as a trader, one needs to be disciplined and not gamble with trades.
Re: Why do 90% of traders lose?
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:40 pm
by Stockfocus
Peaktrader wrote: Thu Aug 14, 2025 2:09 pm
Most of the traders end up losing trades and are probably poor because they lack risk management skills, they trade impulsively or they allow emotions to dictate their decisions. They also pursue short term gains which are another major cause of their loss. To be successful as a trader, one needs to be disciplined and not gamble with trades.
That is right, I couldn't agree more as most of the traders are ruined most of the time by emotions and lack of plan.
Re: Why do 90% of traders lose?
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:43 pm
by Festus
Stockfocus wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:40 pm
Peaktrader wrote: Thu Aug 14, 2025 2:09 pm
Most of the traders end up losing trades and are probably poor because they lack risk management skills, they trade impulsively or they allow emotions to dictate their decisions. They also pursue short term gains which are another major cause of their loss. To be successful as a trader, one needs to be disciplined and not gamble with trades.
That is right, I couldn't agree more as most of the traders are ruined most of the time by emotions and lack of plan.
The majority of traders lose because they lack the basic risk management skills which is of primary importance when it comes to trading.