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Master your trader mindset
Improve your trading with insights from experts
Master your trader mindset
Improve your trading with insights from experts
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Welcome to where traders are made
We’ve partnered with trading psychology expert and trading mentor Louise Bedford to bring you practical tips and actionable insights from her decades of experience in the markets.
From learning your trading DNA to managing your emotions, habit formation to finding inspiration, this content series is full of practical information to help you hone your mindset and get the most out of your trading.
There’s something for traders of all levels, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out.
We hope you find it useful.
Trading Psychology
Managing emotions
Habit formation
Your trading DNA
Recovery
Inspiration
Trading Strategy
Risk management
TRADING PSYCHOLOGY
The key pillars of trading psychology
Developed in collaboration with numerous industry thought leaders and the experts at IG, this content hub is full of practical tips and insights to help traders better understand the psychology of trading. There’s something for traders of all levels, so why not take a look around?
Managing emotions
When trading, it’s crucial to make sure your emotions aren’t clouding your judgement and hindering your success. Here’s how to stay objective and stick to your trading plan.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Habit formation
It can be much harder to break a bad habit than to create a newer, more positive one. Taking the time to properly learn the basics before forming bad habits is a wise move.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Your trading DNA
Some people are more predisposed to taking risks than others. Recognising what’s in your trading DNA is crucial to mastering your mindset and getting the most from trading.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Recovery
Looking after both your physical and mental health is important for handling
the booms and busts, so read up on all our top tips and tricks for effective recovery.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Inspiration
Inspiration can be elusive, but good traders don’t just sit back and wait for inspiration to come to them. Rather, they go looking for it – and when they find it, they nurture it.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Recovery
Looking after both your physical and mental health is important for handling the booms and busts, so read up on all our top tips and tricks for effective recovery.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Inspiration
Inspiration can be elusive, but good traders don’t just sit back and wait for inspiration to come to them. Rather, they go looking for it – and when they find it, they nurture it.
EXPLORE FURTHER
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Master your mindset. A guide to trading psychology
Your guide to the must-knows of your trading mind. Get insights into your trading psychology and practical tips from professional analysts. Read more
MANAGING EMOTIONS | TRADING PSYCHOLOGY • FEAR AND GREED • FOMO
Reading time: 5 minutes | Trading level: Beginner
Approaching markets using psychological fitness
with Tom Basso
Why is it important for traders to have a positive attitude and a solid trading plan? Tom Basso explains that maintaining psychological fitness and having strong discipline is crucial for performing as a trader. Read more
PSYCHOLOGICAL FITNESS • RISK MANAGEMENT • DIVERSIFICATION
Reading time: 36 minutes
Trading level: Intermediate
The habits of successful traders
with Jason McIntosh
Understand what sets successful traders apart. Learn the habits that help them give themselves an edge in the financial markets. Read more
HABIT FORMATION • MINDSET • TECHNIQUES
Reading time: 28 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
Debunking top trading myths
with Dr. Gary Dayton
Get expert commentary on misleading trading myths from Dr Gary Dayton of Trading Psychology Edge. Read more
TRADING PSYCHOLOGY • TRADING PERSONALITY • RISK CONTROL
Reading time: 3 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
FEATURE ARTICLE
Uncover the commonalities of AFL and trading
with Simon Goodwin
What do AFL and trading financial markets have in common? Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin shares how having a winning mindset doesn’t only apply to high-performance sports, but how it can also be very useful in trading.
Read more
INSPIRATION | HIGH PERFORMANCE • POSITIVITY • BELIEF
Reading time: 20 minutes | Trading level: Beginner
JOMO is the new FOMO. Trade with the Joy of Missing Out
Find out why embracing JOMO and letting the market come to you is often a better strategy than letting FOMO steer your decisions.
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Bill Moore’s key reasons traders fail
Quant, trader, and entrepreneur Bill Moore discusses why traders fail. Get professional insights into trading and grow your trading expertise.
Read more
MANAGING FAILURE • SELF-SABOTAGE • RISK MANAGEMENT
Reading time: 36 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
The benefits of forming good habits and recognising patterns
with Simon Russell
Learn from Simon Russell how you can form good habits, have a default position based on introspection and recognise patterns. Read more
COGNITIVE LOAD • NEUROSCIENCE • TRADING BEHAVIOUR
Reading time: 36 minutes
Trading level: Beginner
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Managing emotions
When trading, it’s crucial to make sure your emotions aren’t clouding your judgement and hindering your success. Here’s how to stay objective and stick to your trading plan.
Habit formation
When trading, it’s crucial to make sure your emotions aren’t clouding your judgement and hindering your success. Here’s how to stay objective and stick to your trading plan.
Your trading DNA
When trading, it’s crucial to make sure your emotions aren’t clouding your judgement and hindering your success. Here’s how to stay objective and stick to your trading plan.
Recovery
When trading, it’s crucial to make sure your emotions aren’t clouding your judgement and hindering your success. Here’s how to stay objective and stick to your trading plan.
Inspiration
When trading, it’s crucial to make sure your emotions aren’t clouding your judgement and hindering your success. Here’s how to stay objective and stick to your trading plan.
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