study a proven strategy<\/a><\/strong>, and then carefully apply it in real-world market conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When people hear the word “momentum,” they think excitement. Volatility. Big wins, and big losses. But the reality is that the most successful momentum traders are highly disciplined. To help you get better momentum trading results, we’ve put together a list of 17 handy rules that will keep you out of trouble: 1. Create a\u00a0Game Plan and Stick To It You should have a reason for entering each trade and always have a stop-loss price and a level to take profits before you enter a position. In the long-run, discipline is the key to consistent success. 2. Adapt\u00a0to Changes Quickly If a short-term trade isn\u2019t working, don\u2019t hesitate to switch sides. The market action can\u00a0change very quickly, and you must be able to change with it. Don\u2019t be stubborn! 3. Don\u2019t get Married to Stocks If you are losing money in a stock, you don\u2019t have to make it back in that particularly stock. Likewise, don\u2019t force a trade in a stock only because it has made you money before. Always trade the best set-ups only. 4. Don’t Try to Pick Tops and Bottoms Trying to identify tops and bottoms will lose you money over the long run. The trend is your friend, so focus on that. And when you find it, follow it. Don\u2019t trade with a bias because you think something should or shouldn\u2019t happen. Let the stock tell you what its next move will be. 5. Accept Losses As Part of the Game Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally, because you will lose money at times. It’s part of the game, so there’s no use in fighting it. Just try to keep your losses\u00a0small, and don’t be afraid to take a break if they’re getting bigger. 6. Stay Confident and Positive If you’re not feeling confident about your strategies and execution, don’t hesitate to step back from he market until your head is together. 7. Be consistent with Your Game Plan, Size and Execution. Keep your tier and trade sizes consistent and stick to your game-planned trades. You don’t want to end up with $1,000 gains and $5,000 losses! 8.\u00a0The First Stop Is the Cheapest Stop Do not give into the temptation to let a losing stock run. Most of the time, you will end up getting destroyed because your small loss will turn into a huge loss. 9. When You are Wrong, Admit It and Move On Don\u2019t waste time with a trade that is no longer compelling. Just move on to the next one. 10. Give\u00a0Your Trade Time If you believe in a trade, but you’re just not getting movement, wait for it to play out. 11. Never Let a Winning Trade Turn Into a Losing One If you see profits in a trade disappearing, don’t be afraid to cash out. You can always get back in later. 12. Try to Capture the Full Move of a Trade While it is important not to let winners turn to losers, you will make your largest profits\u00a0from capturing larger moves. So you can give a little back if you’re up big — but not too much. 13. Know Your Trade Type Always be aware of the type of trade you are in and act accordingly. Don’t mix up your time frames and don’t mix up your stock types. If you are in a swing trade, don\u2019t get out impulsively on the first tick against you. If you’re in a fast scalping situation, don\u2019t get tempted to hang on too long. \u00a0And if you’re in a slower-moving stock, be patient. 14. It’s Okay to Take the Money and Run If you have a highly profitable morning session, it’s okay to take the afternoon off and relax, especially if you start giving some back. Don\u2019t turn a great morning into a losing day. And if you have a bad morning and make it back to flat or a little green, call it a day and declare victory! If you push it, you\u00a0risk suffering the emotional roller coaster of\u00a0going from red to green back to red. 15. Trade the Same Way Whether You Are Up or Down Traders tend to press hard when they are down, and they get careless when they are up. You should have the same disciplined approach in either situation. 16. Trade Stocks That Are in Play Don\u2019t trade something just to trade it. Make sure the stock you’re eyeing have regular movement, or have catalysts for movement coming. 17. Learn a Proven Method There are many ways to learn to trade, but too many traders take random pieces of information from different sources, and put them together without a plan for success. 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