Top Beginner Trading Questions — Answered Clearly 📘📊
1. Why am I losing even when I’m right sometimes?
Because trading is about risk vs reward, not win rate. One big loss can erase many small wins.
2. How much should I risk per trade?
1–2% of your capital. Survival comes before profit.
3. Why do emotions control my trades?
Because position size is too big. Emotions scale with risk.
4. Do I need to trade every day?
No. Overtrading is a beginner’s tax. Quality beats frequency.
5. Why does price reverse right after I enter?
Late entries and chasing moves put you where smart money exits.
6. Should I use high leverage to grow faster?
No. High leverage grows mistakes faster than accounts.
7. Why can’t I hold winners but hold losers?
Fear of losing profit vs hope of recovery. Both are emotional biases.
8. Is strategy more important than mindset?
No. A weak mindset will break any good strategy.
9. When should I stop trading for the day?
After hitting max loss, or when emotions take over.
10. How long does it take to become profitable?
Longer than expected. Faster if you focus on discipline, not profits.
Bottom line 🧠
Beginners chase money.
Professionals manage risk and behavior.
