Why Our Approach to Trading Matters

[Trading With Larry Benedict]( Larry’s Note: In just a few hours I’m revealing the single ticker that’ll help us profit off a massive shock. As we speak, the biggest names on Wall Street are preparing for a $1 trillion transfer of money hitting markets next week. If you don’t know what’s going on, you could [miss out on the opportunity]( to get “in the black” for the whole year – in as little as 24 hours. At 8 p.m. ET I’ll share how we’ll turn this chaos into a money-making machine. But you must act quickly… [click here to sign up now](. And below, read on to find out why using the right trading approach matters… Why Our Approach to Trading Matters By Larry Benedict, editor, Trading With Larry Benedict Keep your emotions in check. You’ll find that advice in just about every trading book you read. However, it’s much easier said than done. Emotions flow through us no matter what we’re doing, especially when it comes to the markets… [Chart]( Compare the euphoric high of riding a winner… to the crushing low of taking a losing trade. For some, the swings between the highs and lows are enough for them to swear off trading forever. The truth is, it’s almost impossible to take emotions out of trading completely. So instead of trying to turn yourself into a robot, you need to find a better way to manage those emotions. And that all boils down to how you approach your trading in the first place… Choose Your Risk Management Emotions can get the best of you if you’re trading more than you can afford to lose. For example, say you had $10,000 in your trading account and you decide you’ll go all in on one trade. Of course you’re going to be nervous! There’s a big chance you’re going to blow up your entire account with just one trade. Compare that to another trader with the same account size who risks no more than $200–$300 on any single trade. It’s going to take an incredible string of losses for the second trader to lose just a fraction of their account. That’s hardly enough for them to worry about. [Holy Cow, Only $19!]( That’s why establishing clear risk management rules before you place your first trade is going to take a lot of the emotion out of your trading strategy. You need to know exactly how much capital you’re prepared to risk on any trade – and stick to it. Set Realistic Goals Another equally important factor is setting realistic goals. This goes hand in hand with risk management. Too often, new traders come into the markets and set their goals too high. So they let their emotions (mostly greed) get the best of them and chase every move… hoping for a big winner. Inevitably, each trade then becomes a roller coaster ride. Before they know it, they’ve gone through all their funds and are out of the game. And even if they want to start trading again later on, those big losses will leave emotional scars. Instead, I’ve learned from decades in the market that you need to do the opposite. Get into the habit of taking lots of little profits as often as you can. Not only does it build your account size (and confidence), but it also helps keeps your emotions in check. For example, if you aim to make a $200 profit per trade, then you’re just not going to get as emotional as you would betting your whole $10,000 account on a single trade. But soon all those $200 profits start to add up – giving your account size a real boost. Then, when you aim to increase your profit target to $300 or $500 per trade, it’ll be less of a big deal. You’ve already trained yourself into taking profits off the table regularly. Now you can put your efforts into constantly refining and improving your trading strategy, rather than tying yourself up in knots with each trade. I’m Helping You Prepare As we’ve seen this year, moments of high volatility can also send us – and the markets – spinning between exuberance and fear. That’s why I work hard to help traders cut through the noise. Much of what we hear is hype… but the few times we’ve needed to be wary, I’ve given my readers notice. Most recently, at the beginning of 2022, I warned that the major indexes would go negative. I knew inflation would be rearing its head and cause the markets to fall. Before that, I helped my subscribers avoid the worst of the pain during the March 2020 crash. We even managed a triple-digit profit! And it was the same story during 2000 and 2008. My hedge fund benefited as I steered us through those crises. That’s what I aim to do today. If you think you’ve seen panic this year… just wait. Because in just days, there will be a market shock that could create even more volatility than we’ve seen so far this year. And as much as [$1 trillion could shift hands]( during this shock. But if we keep our emotions in check – and use the next few days to prepare – this market event could deliver some of the biggest bear market gains yet. That’s why I’m hosting an urgent briefing [tonight at 8 p.m. ET](. I’ll explain how we’ll get in position right away… and name the single ticker we can use to profit. So if you haven’t already, [please sign up to attend this briefing right here](. I don’t want any of my readers to miss out. Regards, Larry Benedict Editor, Trading With Larry Benedict IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… [Tonight at 8 PM ET: Market Wizard Larry Benedict’s Urgent Warning!]( Market Wizard Larry Benedict is issuing his most timely warning yet… It’s a massive market “shock” that’s guaranteed to hit mid-September. And according to Market Wizard Larry Benedict: “If you think you’ve seen panic this year… just wait. What’s coming could create a full-blown hysteria on Wall Street.” Luckly, He’s holding an urgent briefing tonight at 8 PM (ET) to share the details and the name of a unique ticker that could help you flip the chaos into some of the biggest gains of your life – if you act quickly. Please [RSVP]( as soon as possible so you don't miss out… [Click here now!]( (By clicking the link, your email address will automatically be added to Larry’s RSVP list.) [image]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Get Instant Access Click to read these free reports and automatically sign up for daily research. [The Trader’s Guide to Technical Analysis]( [The 101 Guide to Pre-IPO Investing]( [An Insider’s Guide to Making a Fortune from Small Tech Stocks]( [The Opportunistic Trader]( The Opportunistic Trader 55 NE 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 [www.opportunistictrader.com]( To ensure our emails continue reaching your inbox, please [add our email address]( to your address book. 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