Follow The Rules Flashcards

1
Q

What is a trading plan

A

A system method for identifying setups and trading

Risk
System
Timeframes
Routines
Goals objective

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2
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System of operation

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Tactical applied to areas of interest

Asset traded
Entry exits
Specific setups
Pip Goal per setup
Time frames
drive trading management

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3
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System of approach

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Daily weekly monthly goals
Risk appetite
Money management
Temperament of trader
Personality of trade
how much initial capital

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4
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Why is it imperative that I have a trading plan. 2 Types of traders

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Discretionary : most trades start here and developed habits and not having any rules at all

System based: rules based trades who often use some level of trade automation to implement a strategy

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5
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Paradox of trading is a gift and a curse

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The Gift: You are in control of everything you do with trading

The Curse we must set our own boundaries to guide our behavior
Must create checks and balances
Possibilities for trading is endless

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