
Overconfidence Bias in Trading – How Can I Ever Be Wrong?
Trading PsychologyOverconfidence Bias in Trading: What It Is and How to Fix It
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeOverconfidence bias in trading is the unwarranted faith in your own judgment, predictions, and abilities, the gap between how good…

Why Day Trading Will Make You Less Money (And Bring You More Stress)
Trading PsychologyMost people think that in trading, the more trades you make, the money more you will end up making.But is this really true?Traders who adopt this philosophy will constantly be chasing the next big shiny object, reading every…

The Cheetah and the Trader – How to Go for the Kill
Trading PsychologyThe cheetah, while the fastest animal on the African plain can outrun any of the prey it feasts upon, always chooses to go for the young, weak, or sick. Once identified, he attacks with laser-guided focus and effectiveness. It is only then that…

Maslow’s Hierarchy: Trading Self-Actualization
Trading PsychologySome of you might have heard the term before, but are not really sure what it means. So what exactly does self-actualisation mean?The term originally came from Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which represents the things people strive for…

Trading Self-Reflection: The Art of Losing
Trading PsychologyThe Art of Losing: How to Have a Good Trading Day Even When You Lose Money
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeYou can have a good trading day and still finish the day red, and learning to see it that way is one of the most important…

