“More Trades” Doesn’t Mean “More Profit”
- Timothy Pollard
- May 1, 2022
- 1 min read
May 1, 2022
There’s a myth among retail traders that high frequency equals high performance.The truth? Most traders would make more money by trading less.
Why Overtrading Happens
You’re bored.The market’s quiet, so you force setups. That’s not trading—that’s gambling with a spreadsheet.
You crave redemption.After a loss, you look for any setup to “make it back.” That’s ego, not edge.
You confuse activity with progress.But progress in trading comes from discipline, not volume.
Quality > Quantity
What if you waited for only your best setup this week? What if you said “no” to 95% of charts?That’s what consistency looks like.
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