When Amit, a 38-year-old engineer from Pune, left his job to become a full-time trader, he armed himself with every book, YouTube course, and Telegram group he could find. But despite all the knowledge, he still froze when the markets turned volatile. Meanwhile, an old trader in his circle—Ramesh bhai—seemed to nail the exits and […]
The Pain of “Why Did I Do That Again?” Jack stared at his screen. The red numbers burned into his eyes. He had a plan. A solid one. But he abandoned it. Again. And now? Loss. Regret. A heavy feeling of “guilt in trading” settled in. If you’re an aspiring trader in India, especially juggling
Imagine this: You’ve meticulously crafted a trading plan, anticipating a stock dip to ₹50 around noon. Your strategy is clear—buy at ₹50 and sell at ₹52. But as the market opens, the stock starts climbing from ₹51. Impulsively, you buy at ₹52, hoping it will reach ₹54. Instead, it plummets. Now, you’re not just facing
Every Indian trader, at some point, has looked at their portfolio and felt a punch in the gut. The red numbers glare back like a report card full of failures. “Losing money in trading” isn’t just financially painful—it cuts deeper, attacking your self-worth and mental balance. If you’re a part-time trader funding your trades from
In the narrow lanes of India’s tier-2 cities, there’s always that one guy you hear about — a friend’s cousin or a neighbour’s son — who “made it big” in trading. Yet, for every one of them, hundreds have tried and failed. Why? Because becoming a profitable trader is not about luck or stock tips
Mark is just like many aspiring Indian traders—ambitious, disciplined, and passionate. On Thursday, he lost ₹4,15,000 (~$5000) on his AAPL stock trade. It’s Friday morning. He’s back at his charts, but his mind isn’t. He stares blankly at the screen, skipping through charts, unable to pull the trigger on promising setups. His heart races. His
Picture this: It’s Monday morning. You’re staring at your trading screen, the market just opened, and you feel your heartbeat rise like Sensex on a budget day. You’ve skipped breakfast. The family is chatting in the next room, but you’re locked in—mentally and emotionally—waiting for a candle pattern to confirm. Sound familiar? This obsession may
Imagine this: You’re an aspiring trader in Bengaluru, glued to your screen as the NIFTY surges. Your portfolio is glowing green, and the adrenaline rush is exhilarating. You think, “Just a little more profit,” and decide to hold on. But then, the market reverses, and your gains evaporate. Sound familiar? This scenario underscores the powerful
The Inner Storm Before You Hit ‘Buy’ Have you ever stared at your trading screen, index finger hovering over the mouse, heart pounding, brain fogged—frozen in a moment that demanded clarity? Welcome to the battlefield of “mood and trading performance.” You knew the trade setup. You had a plan. But still, you hesitated. Your mind
Ramesh, a 35-year-old software engineer from Pune, just started trading a few months ago. He studied technical indicators, watched tutorials, and followed expert advice. One day, all the stars aligned — RSI signaled entry, volume surged, and charts confirmed an uptrend. He went long with full confidence. And then… an unexpected news flash: the RBI
