Difference between newbie struggling trader vs successful trader

Discussion in 'Trading' started by maxinger, Mar 20, 2019.

  1. ironchef

    ironchef

    Struggling newbie: unlucky, betting on the bull run starting 2007.

    Successful trader: lucky, betting on the bull run starting 2009.

    With a little bid of luck any newbie can be successful.

    In all seriousness, skill is important but don't overlook the element of luck, it is often more important than skill.
     
    #141     Jan 22, 2020
  2. %%
    True, tradable, trendy;
    + named ''penny stocks'' for a good reason; no telling how many of them are worth much more than TSLA. :D:D,:caution: :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool: LOL
     
    #142     Jan 22, 2020
  3. the rookie learns from his results
    the successful one feels sure of himself

    the rookie has greed
    the successful perseverance and responsibility
     
    #143     Jan 30, 2020
  4. maxinger

    maxinger

    Mostly no difference between them.
    They could have
    similar computer,
    similar trading platform,
    similar charting software,
    similar education background,
    similar IQ,
    same trading coach

    difference is in their mindset.
     
    #144     May 31, 2020
  5. ironchef

    ironchef

    And timing.
     
    #145     May 31, 2020
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  6. EsKiller

    EsKiller

    But the 1 min is noisy. You are being fed new information every minute. Its very difficult to keep up with price action while you watch a bar close every minute (i've scalped off and on for years. I'm not saying its impossible)

    The hourly chart shows a better view of what market participants are doing compared to the 1 minute, and you have plenty of time to make a solid, well informed decision on a trade. Regardless of newbie or professional, giving yourself the time to analyze, process, and react to information makes a world of difference when trading.
     
    #146     May 31, 2020
  7. maxinger

    maxinger

    it depends on market situation.
    around Feb / Mar 20, market was moving rapidly. 1 min chart (or small volume chart) was considered as rather coarse.

    last few weeks, market has been rather slow moving. so 1 min chart ( or small volume chart) would gave too much noise.

    for day traders, choosing the appropriate time / volume based charts
    is very important.
    too fine and we have lots of noise.
    too coarse and we miss the opportunity.
     
    Last edited: May 31, 2020
    #147     May 31, 2020
  8. Both successful and newbie trader must follow the trends of the market to predict it right.
     
    #148     Jun 1, 2020
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  9. New trader: Has no idea what to do

    Old trader: Knows exactly what to do
     
    #149     Jun 1, 2020