10 Steps To Building A Winning Trading Plan
There is an old saying in business: "Fail to plan and you plan to fail." - Benjamin_Franklin. It may sound glib, but those who are serious about being successful, including traders, should follow these eight words as if they were written in stone. Ask any trader who makes money on a consistent basis and they will tell you, "You have two choices: you can either methodically follow a written plan, or fail." If you have a written trading or investment plan, congratulations! You are in the minority. While it is still no absolute guarantee of success, you have eliminated one major roadblock. If your plan uses flawed techniques or lacks preparation, your success won't come immediately, but at least you are in a position to chart and modify your course. By documenting the process, you learn what works and how to avoid repeating costly mistakes. Whether or not you have a plan now, here are some ideas to help with the process. Disaster Avoidance 101 Trading is a business...