Junior Year Flashcards
True or false : Having a trading plan helps maximize thinking when you are in the heat of trading.
False
Which of the following is NOT a main ingredient of trading discipline?
a. Developing a trading plan
b. Sticking to the trading plan
c. Making lots of rules for your trading plan
Making lots of rules for your trading plan
True or false: Having a trading plan allows you to trade with less emotion and stress.
True
There are two types of wins: a justified one and an unjustified one. A justified win is a when…
a. You create a detailed trading plan and follow the plan.
b. When you win but do not follow the plan, does it matter?
c. You took the trade and won - that’s what matters!
You create a detailed trading plan and follow the plan.
Having a trading plan helps tip the _____ to work in your favour.
Law of Averages
The first step in building a trading plan is to…
a. Take a realistic, holistic view of yourself.
b. Take a partial view of yourself.
c. Ask yourself which pairs you will trade.
Take a realistic, holistic view of yourself.
True or false: If you are looking for a thrill (and wanna make consistent cash while you’re at it), then the forex market is just for you.
False
Goals should be specific and measurable, so that you can track your progress and see if you’re improving. Which of the following is a good example of a goal that is specific and measurable?
a. I want to make a lot of money.
b. I want to make money every week.
c. I want to make $100 every week.
I want to make $100 every week.
Your time availability will help determine your trading style. The shorter the timeframe you are trading, the ____ time you will need in front of the charts.
a. More
b. Less
c. Same
More
True or False: Swing traders need to spend less time on front of the computer.
Not necessarily
True or false : Drawdowns are an inevitable part of trading. Your tolerance for drawdowns will show how much you are willing to risk in order to meet your goals.
True
Developing a pre-market routine should help put you in the right mindset for trading. Which of the following should you probably exclude or avoid putting in your routine?
a. Review yesterday’s trades.
b. Get “up to speed” by reading Pip Diddy’s latest roundup.
c. Check your fantasy sports team right as the next session is beginning.
Check your fantasy sports team right as the next session is beginning.
True or False: A trading plan should always be a personalized plan that fits the individual goals, attitude to risk, and his/her lifestyle.
True
It is always good to have a contingency plan. Which of the following would be part of good Plan B?
a. Have a laptop and aircard ready at all times.
b. Have a fax machine so you can fax your broker when you lose your internet connection.
c. Give your Starbucks barista your sign in name and password so he can manage your trades for you if you lose power.
Have a laptop and aircard ready at all times.
You should only risk money that…
You can afford to lose.
The first step towards determining what type of trader you are is to determine how much _____ you can invest.
Time
Which of the following should you study least in your market analysis?
a. MLB scores
b. Current events
c. Chart analysis
MLB scores
If you like fast trading and excitement, ____ might be best for you.
Scalping
Which of the following probably requires the most time on chart commitment?
Scalping
If you’re a scalper, which of the following pairs should you trade?
a. GBP/USD
b. CAD/JPY
c. USD/MXN
GBP/USD