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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Jump Start Your Trading Results with a Trading Coach

By Mark Green

Same market, same system, different results? New traders often can't understand how it can be. How can another trader using the same system be making great profits while he is just breaking even or even making a loss. The answer is often experience in the market and managing the trade after it has been opened. Only after trading for a while do many traders realise the skill involved in managing trades after they have been opened. A trading coach is someone that has years of experience in the market and can help you succeed more quickly in the market by sharing their experience and guiding you.

What is a trading coach? A trading coach is someone that will help you get started in trading or if you already have experience, help improve your trading. They are experienced traders themselves with many years experience and can provide objective guidance on your situation and advice on how to improve your trading results. A trading coach can look at your trading results and review your trading plan, and spot areas that need improvement or give suggestions that you may not have thought about.

It is possible to work with a trading coach privately or in a group. Your budget may dictate which option you choose, but even if they can afford it, many people prefer the interaction and learning that comes from being part of a group. If you choose a private session you will get the undivided attention of the coach and you will get advice tailored to your situation. Location doesn't have to be a limiting factor when choosing a coach, as these days, coaches will work on the phone, using the internet and Skype or in person.

Some trading coaches also offer a home study course combined with a number of private sessions. The idea is that you learn the basics on your own. You then get to the level of knowledge where you can start trading. You can then spend the time most effectively with a trading coach, as you will concentrate on those areas where you need help with actual trading.

You may have heard of 'trading rooms'. This is another option to learn from a trading coach. In a 'trading room' a trading coach will analyse the market, and provide their opinion of what is going on in the market. They will be able to advise if any trading signals are appearing and you are able to take the trades as the trading coach calls them. An advantage of this style of coaching is that you are able to ask questions in real time of the market conditions and get immediate feedback.

Traders often need help in different areas. If you are able to identify where you need improvement, you will be able to use the time with the coach most effectively. For example some people need to improve their trade selection, other need help to manage their emotions so that they don't take profits too soon or leave it too late to take a loss. A trading diary can help to provide a record of all your trades and demonstrate if you have been consistent in following your trading plan. - 23226

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