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Chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
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What is fundamental analysis in trading?

A

It evaluates variables like interest rates, balance sheets, and weather to project future prices using mathematical models.

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What is the main limitation of fundamental analysis?

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It doesn’t factor in the emotional decisions and behaviors of traders who move the markets.

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What caused the shift from fundamental to technical analysis?

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Fundamental analysis struggled to make consistent profits, while technical analysis offered a clearer way to predict price movements.

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What is technical analysis?

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A method that identifies behavior patterns in market data to predict future price movements.

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How does technical analysis differ from fundamental analysis?

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Technical analysis focuses on observable patterns in price and behavior, while fundamental analysis focuses on logical predictions.

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What is the primary benefit of technical analysis?

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It closes the ‘reality gap’ by focusing on current market behavior rather than logical models.

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Why did traders shift from technical to mental analysis?

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Even with technical skills, many traders couldn’t consistently turn knowledge into profits due to psychological barriers.

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What is the ‘psychological gap’ in trading?

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The difference between understanding market patterns and consistently executing profitable trades.

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How does mental analysis help traders?

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It helps traders address psychological challenges, like fear and lack of discipline, that impact trading performance.

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What mindset separates consistent winners from others?

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A mindset that remains disciplined, focused, and confident despite market uncertainty.

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What is the main attraction of trading?

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The unlimited freedom of creative expression and control.

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12
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Why does unlimited freedom in trading lead to failure?

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Most people lack the psychological structure to handle an environment with few boundaries.

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13
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What fundamental conflict do traders face?

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Balancing personal freedom with the discipline required to avoid financial and emotional damage.

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14
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What is the role of curiosity in trading?

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Curiosity drives exploration and learning, but unstructured environments can overwhelm it.

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How do denied impulses during childhood impact trading?

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Unresolved impulses create emotional imbalances that can lead to compulsive behaviors in trading.

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What are ‘denied impulses’?

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Unfulfilled desires or expressions suppressed by external restrictions during upbringing.

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17
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How does the market environment differ from social environments?

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Markets lack structured rules and boundaries, unlike the predefined structures in society.

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Why is it challenging to apply discipline in trading?

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The market’s boundary-less nature requires internal rules and self-control, which many traders resist.

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What psychological adjustments are necessary for trading?

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Building internal discipline and rules to navigate market freedom effectively.

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Why do traders resist creating rules?

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Rules feel restrictive, conflicting with the allure of freedom in trading.

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21
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What does the market lack that gambling games provide?

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A defined beginning, middle, and end, which forces players to act decisively.

22
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What happens when traders avoid defining risks?

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They rationalize decisions, leading to unchecked losses and distorted behavior.

23
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What makes trading different from gambling games?

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Trading offers no enforced structure, allowing unlimited loss unless the trader defines boundaries.

24
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What is the ‘gift and curse’ of trading?

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The freedom to control your actions without external rules but the risk of self-destruction without discipline.

25
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Why do traders become passive losers?

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They fail to take decisive actions, letting the market dictate losses.

26
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What is the most critical skill for trading success?

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Learning to accept the risks inherent in each trade.

27
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How do unreconciled impulses manifest in trading?

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As compulsive behaviors that undermine disciplined trading.

28
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What is the main safeguard against trading risks?

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Establishing internal mental structures to guide behavior in the market.

29
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How does fear affect trading decisions?

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Fear narrows focus, blocks rational thinking, and leads to poor decision-making.

30
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What is the market’s role in trading errors?

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The market is neutral; errors stem from traders’ attitudes and perceptions.

31
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What are the four primary trading fears?

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Fear of being wrong, losing money, missing out, and leaving money on the table.

32
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Why is fear of being wrong detrimental?

A

It distorts perception, leading to mistakes that make the fear come true.

33
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What is the paradox of trading?

A

Remaining disciplined and confident in an environment of constant uncertainty.

34
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How can traders achieve an objective perspective?

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By eliminating fear and accepting market risks.

35
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Why do consistent winners trust themselves?

A

They’ve trained their minds to act in their best interest without hesitation or fear.

36
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What causes hesitation in trading?

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Fear of uncertain outcomes and reluctance to accept risks.

37
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How do consistent winners handle losses?

A

They accept them without emotional discomfort and move on to the next trade.

38
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What is the ‘black hole of analysis’?

A

The futile attempt to eliminate risk by gathering excessive market variables.

39
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Why is analysis alone insufficient for consistent results?

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Confidence and discipline, not analysis, are essential for success in uncertain markets.

40
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How does a trader’s state of mind affect performance?

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A confident, disciplined mindset enables effective decision-making despite uncertainty.

41
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What mindset reduces trading errors?

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A mindset of trust and confidence, free from fear.

42
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How do unresolved childhood experiences affect trading focus?

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They create emotional baggage that distracts traders from disciplined decision-making.

43
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Why is self-trust crucial in trading?

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Without self-trust, traders hesitate, rationalize, and fail to act in their best interest.

44
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What happens when traders rely on hope in trades?

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They avoid taking responsibility and often experience greater losses.

45
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What distinguishes consistent winners from others?

A

They are not afraid, have disciplined attitudes, and trust their ability to act objectively.

46
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Why does fear block rational decision-making?

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It limits awareness of alternatives and focuses attention solely on the object of fear.

47
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How do traders create internal rules?

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Through conscious effort and a willingness to prioritize long-term success over immediate gratification.

48
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What is the significance of mental structure in trading?

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It provides the discipline and boundaries needed to act consistently and avoid losses.

49
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Why do market opportunities feel within reach but often slip away?

A

Emotional pain and fear create barriers to taking consistent, objective actions.

50
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How can traders align with market uncertainty?

A

By accepting risks, trusting their strategy, and staying disciplined in execution.

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