Question 45—Reaching for More

Answer 3 More stressed and more hyperactive
One of the great psychological problems in trading is that the markets offer endless temptations. With thousands of dollars flashing on every screen, many traders lose self-control and reach for more than they can catch, before losing balance and suffering losses. The power word in trading, as in life, is “enough.” Using a trading channel to set profit targets can help establish realistic goals for trades.

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