Trading after an argument: how do you reset?
Anger and hurt from personal conflicts follow traders to the desk, and the trades taken in that state are usually revenge on the wrong target. The reset between life and market is a real skill.
What's your reset?
- how you notice you're not clear-headed
- the practise that settles you before trading
- the session you should have skipped
The revenge trading guide describes the state accurately.
Background: Revenge trading and overtrading: how to spot them and stop
Trading to win back a loss, or trading out of boredom, are two of the fastest ways to damage an account. Learn the warning signs and the rules that interrupt them.
What is revenge trading?
Opening a trade to win back a recent loss rather than because your trading plan gives a signal, often with a bigger position than usual.
How do I stop overtrading?
Set a maximum number of trades and a daily loss limit in advance, require a written reason from your plan before each entry, and check in your journal whether the extra trades have helped or hurt your results.
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