Fear, FOMO, Greed
These three emotions cause more losses than any strategy failure.
Fear
Types
| Fear | Result |
|---|---|
| Fear of losing | Avoid trades |
| Fear of being wrong | Exit early |
| Fear of missing out | Chasing price |
Solution
Accept losses as cost
Focus on execution
Trust your process
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Symptoms
- Entering late
- Chasing price
- “What if” thinking
- After-move entries
Solution
Wait for your setup
Miss some moves
Stay patient
Greed
Symptoms
- Larger positions
- Holding too long
- Over-trading
- “One more trade”
Solution
Take profits as planned
Follow size rules
Stick to limits
Control Techniques
1. Pre-Trade Check
☐ Is this my setup?
☐ Am I calm?
☐ Is size correct?
☐ Is risk defined?
2. Pause When Emotional
Step away
Breathe
Reassess
Return only if calm
Key Takeaways
- Recognize emotions — Then control
- Use check — Before every trade
- Accept variance — Not every move
- Stick to rules — No exceptions
Related
Name emotions. Control them.