Self-Attribution Bias in Trading: Why You Think You're Better Than You Are
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeSelf-attribution bias is the tendency to credit your wins to your own skill while blaming your losses on bad luck, the…
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In order to derive meaning from life experiences, people have developed an innate propensity for classifying objects and thoughts. When they confront a new phenomenon that is inconsistent with any of their preconstructed classifications, they…
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Cognitive Dissonance in Trading: Why You Refuse to Cut a Losing Trade
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeCognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort you feel when new information contradicts a position you already hold, and…
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One aspect of market analysis is statistical analysis, which is using statistics to find correlations and patterns, where opportunities of skewed probabilities may lurk, giving you an edge over the market in the long run. For investors, this…
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There is a general misconception that chart-reading and technical analysis are only for short-term traders, but this is not true. Investors who learn to read charts and adopt long-term trend-following techniques can achieve superior returns…
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It is easy to see why retail traders find indicators appealing because of their ease of use and clear-cut signals. In fact, many new traders think they know all about trading because they have learnt a few basic indicators that generate simplistic…
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What Is Anchoring Bias in Trading (and How to Beat It)?
Last updated: 14 June 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeAnchoring bias is the tendency to lean too hard on the first number you see, and then judge everything after it against that number instead…
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Every trader knows that using multiple timeframes can provide different perspectives on the market, and provide key information on the lead-lag relationship.Small timeframes lead larger ones, and larger ones drive the smaller ones. Understanding…
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