When Other Traders Take Bigger Positions: Follow Your Own Plan
Read a short discussion of comparing trade sizes, trading mindset, general risk limits, and the value of following your own plan.
By Kru Kook (Krittiya Khunabrimas)
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Have you ever seen someone else’s trade is twice the size of yours? It is a common dilemma many traders face, but people rarely talk directly about how that comparison affects our mindset and trading actions.
1. Key Lessons and Adjusting Your Trading Mindset
When learning about “Your Neighbor’s Profits Are Twice Yours—Does That Damage Your Mindset? A Good Trader’s Key Is to Understand Yourself,” the first thing traders need to do is adjust their psychological state, accept risk, and follow their plan strictly.
💡 Key takeaway from Kru Kook: Disciplined trading is key to building long-term stability in an investment portfolio.
2. Steps for Putting a Trading System into Practice
- Analyze the chart and relevant factors before placing an order.
- Calculate risk per trade at no more than 1–2% of the portfolio.
- Record trading statistics and use them to improve the system continuously.
Related Articles and Resources
- Read the category guide: Trading Psychology and Discipline Guide (Thai)
- Learn more: Risk Management Principles and Position Sizing (Thai)
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