Rolf and Moritz have a combined trading experience of over 25 years. 6 years ago, they founded Tradeciety.com and Edgewonk.com where they‘re helping traders improve and find their edge. In their Traders Improved podcast, they talk about their daily lifes as traders and share tips around self-improvement to empower other traders to achieve their full potential.
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How to develop the perfect trading strategy with Akil Stokes - #248
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54:05In this podcast episode, we talked to trader and educator Akil Stokes who shares his journey, trading philosophy, and advice for traders at all levels. He emphasizes price action trading, using structure and patterns. Akil discusses his shift from strict mechanical trading to a more discretionary price action approach, highlighting the importance o…
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Trader Performance Masterclass with Mandi R. - #247
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1:02:24We had the pleasure of talking to Mandi R. last week. She is a trading performance and mindset coach. In this episode we talk about trauma, dealing with losses, and we go very personal with her. ► Connect with Mandi: Twitter: https://x.com/MPX_Trader Website: High Performance Trading ################ Edgewonk trading journal: ► https://www.edgewonk…
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30% a Year: The Hidden Secrets of Elite Traders - #246
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7:45Why the best traders make 'only' 30% annually, the importance of risk management, and the challenges of sustaining long-term success. Learn why consistency, emotional resilience, and understanding market conditions matter more than flashy returns. Perfect for traders looking to build sustainable and disciplined strategies. ############### Join my t…
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Master your trading psychology with Yvan Byeajee (Trading Composure) - #245
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40:39We had the pleasure of sitting together with Yvan Byeajee, known as Trading Composure on social media, and talk about all things trading psychology, habits, consistency, and accountability. We had a lot of fun picking his brain and diving deep into these important trading topics. Want to connect with Yvan? Here are his channels and trading material…
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Succeed as a trader in 2025! The ultimate end of year review process - #244
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24:02Copy and paste the end-oy-year review template below and use it in your own review process: Step-by-Step End-of-Year Review for Traders Performance Review Metrics to Assess: 5 – 10 largest winners and largest losers. Most and least profitable confluence factor. Identify periods of strong performance and underperformance. Maximum drawdown and recove…
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The Truth About Win Rates: What Social Media Doesn’t Tell You - #243
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14:24Uncover the essentials of trading system design in this episode of Traders Improved. Learn how to balance win rates with reward-to-risk ratios, tailor your system to your strengths, and build a foundation for long-term success. Perfect for traders looking to create a personalized, effective, and sustainable trading approach! ################ My new…
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Winning the Mind Game in trading - Using Data to Trade with Certainty - #242
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19:58Struggling with hesitation and emotional trading? In this episode, I reveal how uncertainty undermines confidence and how data-driven practices like backtesting and journaling can transform your trading. Discover why knowing your numbers (and which ones) is the key to trusting your edge and executing with consistency and control. ################ M…
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How to overcome break-even trading with practical tips and strategies - #241
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16:34Struggling to break out of the frustrating break-even phase in trading? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of the break-even mindset, common pitfalls, and practical strategies to move forward. Learn how to improve discipline, build mental resilience, and develop habits that set the foundation for long-term success. ################ M…
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How to become a better and profitable trader with a 9 to 5 job - #240
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21:11In this episode of the Traders Improved Podcast, we explore how to become a better and ultimately profitable trader, even with the demands of a full-time job. Learn practical strategies for finding a trading style that fits your personality and lifestyle, creating structured routines, and managing your time effectively. We’ll also discuss the impor…
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Has Your Trading Strategy Lost Its Edge? How to Adapt, Thrive, and Stay Profitable in Changing Markets #239
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14:51In this episode of the Traders Improved Podcast, we tackle a question many traders face: When does a trading strategy lose its edge, and what can you do when it does? With markets constantly changing—from economic crashes to normal daily volatility swings—staying profitable requires adaptability. We explore the key differences between static, rule-…
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Trading Smarter: Turning Losses into Lessons and Building Better Habits #238
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13:39In this episode of Traders Improved, we explore how traders can distinguish between "good losses" and "dumb losses," adopt a process-focused mindset, and reduce unnecessary risks. We learn actionable strategies for evaluating trades, setting realistic goals, and limiting external influences to build resilience and smarter trading habits. ##########…
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Interview with the Market Wizards' trading trading coach Steven Goldstein #237
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59:55In this podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to Steven Goldstein from Alphaminds. Steven is a top coach in the financial markets and he has worked with hedge funds, investment banks, asset managers, prop firms, traders and other leaders. He also has nearly 25 years as a trader at leading investment banks. His expertise in market dynamics and hum…
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How to find the best trading strategy for a beginner? #236
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19:44In this podcast I discuss how to find the optimal trading strategy for a beginner and what to look for in your first trading strategy. At the end I also provide some tips on how to start your trading journey and discuss the imporance of demo trading, backtesting, and when to go live. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enroll…
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Trading Psychology Deep Dive with Dr. Steenbarger #235
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48:05Links to Dr. Steenbarger's work ► His blog: https://traderfeed.blogspot.com/ ► Radical Renewal: https://leadingrenewal.blogspot.com/ ► Twitter: https://x.com/steenbab ► Get Edgewonk 3: https://edgewonk.com/ ► All supported platforms: https://edgewonk.com/import/ Edgewonk is an online trading journal that allows you to easily record your past trades…
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Probabilistic Mindset for Trading: How to Start Winning #234
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9:25Discover the "Trifecta of Profitable Trading" and learn how to set up your trading for success! This podcast dives into 3 crucial aspects: Risk-Reward Ratio, Win Rate, and Risk Management. You'll learn why focusing on high WR can be a trap, and how to develop a probabilistic mindset for trading. We'll also explore position sizing strategies to safe…
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10 Best Habits For Traders That Will Make You Profitable #233
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9:59It is impossible to rank the ten listed habits and tips in order of importance. Ideally, a trader can cultivate most of the trading habits listed in this podcast. However, you also do not want to overwhelm yourself by trying to fix everything at once. Instead, pick one to three and work on them with focus for a few weeks to build momentum once you …
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10 tips to beat overtrading for good #232
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11:08The Tradeciety Traders Improved podcast is back! From now on you can expect new, weekly podcast episodes again. In this week's episode, I talk about overtrading and provide 10 tips on how to beat over trading. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 vide…
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Multiple 6-Figure Funded Trader Shares His Tips #231
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33:07In this episode, we sit with Constantin, an independent trader with over 20 years of trading experience. He is a multiple 6-figure funded trader, an expert in everything funding challenges and we chat about his experiences with regards to becoming a funded trader. Find Constantin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tradebln ################ My newest t…
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In today's episode, we'll explore how the choices we make in what we consume - both physically and mentally - shape our lives. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other …
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Remember when you started trading and it was all new. A whole new world opened up in front of you with opportunities and endless possibilities. This is the honeymoon phase and every day you learned something new and it was all exciting. But then, reality settled in eventually – usually after a few months. And that’s where traders realize that tradi…
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You can become an expert at anything with this mindset #228
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9:09When you believe you're inherently bad at something, it shapes your actions. If you think you're bad at math, you might not study hard enough or pay attention in class, leading to poor grades, which then reinforces your belief about yourself and your skills. This is a self-fulfilling prophecy rooted in a fixed mindset, which implies that our abilit…
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Avoid this and become a better trader instantly #227
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12:09In trading, unforced errors refer to avoidable mistakes made by traders, not due to market forces but because of their own decisions or oversights. These errors include taking excessive risks, violating established trading rules, ignoring important market news, and making emotionally driven decisions like exiting a trade prematurely. Such errors of…
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Let me share the 10 best money habits for traders in this podcast episode. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webinars and other perks: ► https://tradeciety.com/academy ############…
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How to establish better habits. My very personal story #225
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16:50In this episode, I share my recent personal journey and explain the process that helped me establish better routines to improve my results. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from me (Rolf), live webina…
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Go from losing to profitabel trader in 8 steps #224
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19:38What does it take to become a successful trader? Having mentored traders for the last 8 years, we have seen a lot of traders come and go. But we have also seen similarities among the traders that have shown great progress. This is why we have compiled the eight steps that traders have to go through in order to improve their trading and, hopefully, …
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How to create the perfect feedback for loop your trading #223
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16:38A feedback loop helps you grow from your mistakes and helps you find opportunities to become a better trader. A feedback loop has 5 parts: 1. Execution 2. Monitoring / Data gathering 3. Evaluation 4. Adjustment 5. Repeat ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with o…
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How to improve your trade entries: early vs. late trades #222
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16:05When it comes to trade entries, traders are usually struggling with early or late entries. In this podcast, I provide tips on how to improve your trade entries. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring from m…
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In this podcast, I identify things and activities in your trading that are objectively good for your overall development as a trader. What are the things that ALL traders will agree are beneficial for your trading!? ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 8…
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Mind Over Market: Busting 5 Biases That Burn Your Trading Performance #220
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14:49A psychological bias is like a mental shortcut or a pre-programmed response that our brain uses to help us make decisions faster. It's often based on our previous experiences, beliefs, and assumptions. Biases help us make sense of the world around us and respond quickly, especially when we have incomplete information, or when dealing with too much …
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Tips for young traders in their 20s and 30s #219
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20:21Now that I am approaching 40, I asked myself what I would tell my 20 year old self that wanted to get into trading. In this podcast, I share my thoughts and provide some practical tips for young traders. Timestamps from the episode: 0:00 Start 0:22 You have time 1:46 Play the long game 4:06 Realistic expectations 5:50 Are you a day trader or a swin…
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Most important skills and traits for aspiring traders #218
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11:15In this episode, I talk about the seven most important character traits for aspiring traders. I also provide practical tips for each of the seven points that can help you in your trading. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private communi…
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How to make a trading system ”fit you” personally #217
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15:44Most traders know that they need to have a trading strategy that "fits them personally" in order to execute it with confidence. But how to actually tailor a trading system to your own needs if often unknown. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos…
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The 9 most important trading principles for success #216
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12:34To help you with an overview of the 9 points I discuss in the podcast, here are the principles: 1. Don´t system-hop 2. Learn position sizing 3. Have an exit plan for every trade 4. Rules: a trade is more than an entry only 5. Analyze your trading every week 6. Learn to lose 7. Trade only when everything looks perfect 8. Play the long-game 9. Take t…
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Novelty Seeker, Optimizer, Mindless Trader - What trader are you? #215
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13:07It can be hugely beneficial to understand what type of trader you are. But if you are a new trader and don´t lack the awareness to truly understand your trader type yet, we can get to know ourselves by looking outside of trading. For example, by looking at your gamer type, we can pretty accurately estimate our personality type and identify our stre…
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My favorite technique and tip to become a better trader #214
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11:13Implementing long-term habits and trying to change your life for the better can seem such a daunting task. Because it is. In this podcast episode, I want to introduce a more fun approach to improving your trading over time. I share my favorite approach that I use in my trading and outside of my trading to have fun with creating better habits and tr…
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Going from losing to profitable trader is often surprisingly simple. In this podcast episode, I explain how avoiding big losses is usually the fastest way of turning your trading around. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private communit…
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A mindset hack that helped me with my long-term goals #212
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8:21Do you set yourself goals, but the first time you break your rules and deviate from the plan, you throw all good intentions out the window and forget about your goals? I think this is a common phenomenon and I have been struggling myself with it personally. I want to share my thoughts on this important topic. ################ My newest trading prog…
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When does your Trading Strategy stop working? #211
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12:54Do trading strategies work forever? Or is there a time when a trading strategy stops working? In this episode, I share my own experiences and thoughts on the topic. ################ My newest trading program is now open for enrollment. The Tradecademy includes a brand new trading course with over 80 videos., a private community, direct mentoring fr…
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What is the best Timeframe for your trading? #210
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17:14The trading question that I get asked the most is: what is the best timeframe? Although it´s a very important one, there is much more to this question than first meets the eye. In this podcast episode, I break down the question into two parts and share my thoughts on it. Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me? Then take a look at…
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Trading tips from the best traders of all times #209
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19:47Today, I am going over some of the most popular trading advice and trying to distill practical and helpful trading advice that you can apply in your own trading right away. Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me? Then take a look at my weekly trading newsletter which I am sending out every Thursday: ► https://tradeciety.com/newsl…
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Tips and techniques to improve your trading mindset and performance #208
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8:54Trading can be frustrating at times. But there are some great techniques and mindset hacks that you can use to overcome challenges and become a stronger and more resilient trader. Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me? Then take a look at my weekly trading newsletter which I am sending out every Thursday: ► https://tradeciety.co…
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Will trading go away? Is it still worth it? #207
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12:34In today´s podcast, I discuss the important questions of whether trading, and especially Forex trading, will go away. My goal is to provide a different and honest perspective to help you make the best decision going forward in your journey as a trader. Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me? Then take a look at my weekly trading …
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5 steps to go from struggling losing trader to professional #206
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7:32In this podcast, I break down a 5 step process that will help you make progress in your trading journey. Step 1: Avoid big losses Step 2: Complete trading rules Step 3: Discipline holds everything together Step 4: Confidence through work Step 5: Expectation management Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me? Then take a look at my…
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Master this and you will master trading #205
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11:35A trader who can truly accept losses has a much higher chance of making it. Traders who cannot take and/or accept losses will trade in a constant state of fear. They will doubt their system and trade emotionally all the time. In this podcast, I share why it is so important that you as a trader fully accept losses as something normal that should not…
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How to build a strong trading foundation for your success#204
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10:00Many traders try to run before they can walk. In this podcast, I explain why it is so important to build a strong foundation and work on your trading basics first before getting into the nitty gritty. Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me? Then take a look at my weekly trading newsletter which I am sending out every Thursday: ► …
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Create a new trading strategy in 10 steps #203
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10:52How you create a good trading strategy in 10 steps: Think about the idea and premise of your setup (trend following, breakout, reversal, day trading, swing trading, etc.) Write down some basic rules for entry, stop, target Find 10 - 20 screenshots of the perfect trades based on the previous rules and premises Analyze the collected screenshots and w…
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Backtesting and deep chart work are probably the best use of your time as a trader. Backtesting really helps you improve your pattern recognition in a short amount of time. You will also get to learn your trading strategy intimately and your confidence will improve. Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me? Then take a look at my w…
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Trade like a world class performer with those 11 tips #201
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18:18In this episode, I share 11 insights that I gained after watching the Netflix series BreakPoint which follows some of the best tennis players through the most important tennis tournaments. I found the insights some of the top players share super interesting and highly applicable to trading. Do you want to get more trading tips and insights from me?…
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2 mindset hacks for traders and my personal routine. #200
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22:59In this episode, I am going through two very helpful mindset hacks that can make a huge difference in your trading. I am also sharing a little bit about my personal routine and what has helped me. I also mentioned the new weekly trading newsletter that I am sending out every Thursday. You can sign up here for free: ► https://tradeciety.com/newslett…
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What is the right winrate for your trading? And why smaller winners are better. #199
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13:07Last week, I tweeted a poll on my Twitter account (https://twitter.com/Tradeciety) and I gave traders the choice between three trading strategies. 1. 80% Winrate and 1:1 RRR 2. 50% Winrate and 2:1 RRR 3. 30% Winrate and 5:1 RRR And although most traders gave the correct answer when looking at the numbers only, there is a lot more to choosing the ri…
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