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Trading Psychology Assessment

Take the following assessment to see how well you have optimized your current trading psychology

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Section 1: Emotional Management

This first section will assess your emotional management while trading

Approx. completion time 2 minutes 

Question 2 of 37

Typically when I make a winning trade
I feel positive/happy.

A

True

B

False

Question 3 of 37

Typically when I make a losing trade I
feel negative/upset.

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 37

Before entering a trade thoughts of
previous winning trades and what
can go right pop into my mind.

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 37

Before entering a trade thoughts of
previous losing trades or what could
go wrong pop into my mind.

A

True

B

False

Question 6 of 37

When talking about trading I tend to talk
more about my gains and downplay my
losses.

A

True

B

False

Section 2: Trading Rules

This next section will assess the psychology around your trading rules.

Approx. completion time 2 minutes 

Question 8 of 37

I know where I am going to exit a trade
before I enter into it.

A

True

B

False

Question 9 of 37

I have defined trading rules and stick to
them at least 95% of the time.

A

True

B

False

Question 10 of 37

I have defined trading rules but I also

rely on my intuition to guide my trading

decisions.

A

True

B

False

Question 11 of 37

You've just broken one of your trading
rules and have experiencing a larger
than usual loss, do you feel upset?

A

Yes

B

No

Question 12 of 37

You've just broken one of your trading
rules and have experienced a larger
than usual win, do you feel vindicated?

A

Yes

B

No

Section 3: Winning & Losing

This next section will assess your psychology around winning and losing

Approx. completion time 2 minutes 

Question 14 of 37

After a big win or series of wins I'm
willing to take on more risk.

A

True

B

False

Question 15 of 37

Sometimes, when I am up big, I feel
uncomfortable with how much money
I have made.

A

True

B

False

Question 16 of 37

Sometimes, when I am down big, I feel
uncomfortable with how much money
I have lost.

A

True

B

False

Question 17 of 37

Whether I win or lose a trade, I feel at
peace.

A

True

B

False

Question 18 of 37

I am a consistently profitable trader.

A

True

B

False

Section 4: Trade Management

This next section will assess your psychology around trade management

Approx. completion time 2 minutes 

Question 20 of 37

I find that I miss out on winning trades
because I'm not sure whether
my analysis is correct.

A

True

B

False

Question 21 of 37

I keep a consistent trading journal and
know my ideal markets, timeframes,
and setups that personally make me
the most profit.

A

True

B

False

Question 22 of 37

I find that the market goes out of its way
to find and trigger my stop losses
when I trade.

A

True

B

False

Question 23 of 37

I find that, oftentimes, the market goes
immediately against me as soon as I
enter a trade.

A

True

B

False

Question 24 of 37

Right now, I'm trading with money that
I can not afford to lose.

A

True

B

False

Question 25 of 37

Right now, I need my trading to be
profitable to reach my short term
financial goals.

A

True

B

False

Question 26 of 37

I find that, on average, I over trade.

A

True

B

False

Section 5: Trading Stats

This next section provides a space to share information around your current trading statistics. 

Approx. completion time 1 minute 

Question 28 of 37

Out of every 10 traders, on average, I
win

A

1-3

B

4-6

C

7-9

D

10

Question 29 of 37

Out of every 10 trades, on average, I

A

take a big loss

B

take a small loss

C

am breakeven

D

am up small

E

am up big

Question 30 of 37

I would describe my trading style as a

A

scalper

B

day trader

C

swing trader

D

position trader

E

long term investor

F

other

Final Section

This last section provides information about your approach to trading.

Approx. completion time 5 minutes 

Question 32 of 37

How long have you been trading?

Question 33 of 37

What is your current approach for limiting your losses?

Question 34 of 37

Do you have a specific time you trade or do you look for specific conditions?

Either is fine we just want to know your process.

 

(i.e. I only take my trades 30 minutes after the open -if it's there, I take it. If not, I walk away and wait for 11:30)

Question 35 of 37

What do you do to ensure you do not revenge trade?

Question 36 of 37

How many trades do you take a day, on average?

Question 37 of 37

What is your strength in trading? What is your weakness?

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