Should we ignore loss in Forex Trading?

Discussion in 'Forex' started by Coner1980, Jun 16, 2020.

  1. Kalanim

    Kalanim

    This question is highly discussed in trading community. Personally I believe that every loss should be examined and a trader should find the reasons for the loss to take place. The reasons can be different.
    Sometimes there are such situations when the traders do everything right, but the market was influenced by some economic event and it went in the totally unpredictable direction. In this case a trader should put up with it and go further doing what they need to do.
    Another question is the loss caused by the mistakes. In such a situation a trader should find out the exact pitfall in their trading strategy and eliminate that. For this purpose many traders, including me, have a trading diary whn we write all our thoughts which precede making deals. In this case it becomes possible to analyze your decision making process and find out which place and which action should be modified in order to make your trading results better. The very danger of leaving all the losses unnoticed is about the fact that such losses will repeat in the future and their amount will grow.
    So, a trader should always be ready to modify their trading strategy and the losses are the right indicators which show that something goes wrong or they may be just another representation of the market's unpredictability.
     
    #151     Jan 14, 2022
  2. when i try to avoid losses then again i fall a loss by over trading , actually its a very tough game to avoid losses in spite of having good knowledge.
     
    #152     Jan 17, 2022
  3. Normalcy

    Normalcy

    Losses teach a trader when to cut their losses and when to let them run. It becomes an essential part of Forex trading since the only way traders can make money is by taking advantage of market fluctuations. Losses are a part of the game. However, they should be kept to a minimum.
     
    #153     Jan 17, 2022
  4. losing money is a very common thing in this trading place , so we the traders should take losses as a easy thing , otherwise trading life could be dangerous.
     
    #154     Jan 17, 2022
  5. NO! The reason many traders don’t grow is because they don’t learn from their trades. If you want to grow, then you should try to understand the reason for losing a particular trade. Traders should also keep a trading journal. In this way, they will be able to keep track of their progress.
     
    #155     Feb 1, 2022
  6. Not unless you want to ignore wins too. Learning from your trades is the best way to progress as a trader. Whether you win or lose, always learn from your trades to become a better trader.
     
    #156     Feb 1, 2022
  7. fargone

    fargone

    Very true. You grow from your mistake, so if you ignore the losses, how will you be able to grow?
     
    #157     Feb 1, 2022
  8. Sekiyo

    Sekiyo

    Problem grow the size they need to be acknowledged.
    You won’t be able to ignore a loss for very long.
     
    #158     Feb 1, 2022
  9. socool

    socool

    Exactly!
    Losses are a part of forex trading but it's very important to analyze them and see what went wrong that led you to that situation. And try not to repeat the same mistake again.
     
    #159     Feb 2, 2022
  10. Exactly! As a trader, you will definitely lose money at one point or another. You should know how to cope with that. Don’t let your losses and wins overwhelm you. Instead take the necessary steps to minimise risks and learn from your trades.
     
    #160     Feb 4, 2022