Successful trading is not just about picking winning stocks—it’s also about avoiding the kind of mistakes that make portfolios cry. Many traders, particularly those new to the field, experience ...

No trader is perfect, but you don’t have to repeat some of the most common mistakes. Knowing what to avoid can help you develop good trading habits and potentially increase your returns. Rather than ...

Mistake #1: Trading without knowledge or discipline Mistake #2: Taking the path of least resistance without a strategy Mistake #3: Read more! Most professions look at least somewhat intimidating to ...

I'm a professional day trader, and in past articles, I've mostly written about the principles that can keep you out of all kinds of trouble when trading. Today's column is different. I will get a ...