It is Time to Check Whether You Follow These Basic Rules

Before you get to know the basic rules of trading, you must keep this in mind that following trend is of prime importance. You may find difficulty in following this piece of advice as the personality of the typical futures trader is not "one among the crowd." Usually, futures traders are highly individualistic and even the markets seem to attract those who are individualistic. It takes a special kind of person, not "one among the crowd," to earn enough risk capital to get involved in the futures markets. For this reason, the typical trader must guard against their natural instincts to be highly individualistic. They must follow the trend.

Another important thing to keep in mind is to know why you are in the markets. If you know the answer to this question, then you are on right path to successful futures trading. Along with this simple rule, you must also remember to use one single system and stick to it. Whether you are applying money management techniques or some trading strategies to your trading, you must stick to it.

It is suggested not to overtrade. Always remember to take a position only when you know where your profit goal is and where you are going to get out if the market goes against you. It is always suggested by the experts to trade with the trends, rather than trying to pick tops and bottoms. Never trade many markets with little capital.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that you must not trade the volatile contracts. Never forget to calculate the risk/reward ratio before putting a trade on and also guard against the risk of holding it too long.

If you want to eliminate emotional reactions then you must establish your trading plans before the market opening. Always decide on entry points, exit points, and objectives. During the session, you must subject your decisions to only minor changes. You must remember that always profits are for those who act, not react. Hence, never change during the session unless you have a very good reason. Be sure to follow your plan. When you have established a position and selected the stops then do not get out unless the stop is reached, or the fundamental reason for taking the position changes. Make use of technical signals in order to be disciplined. Large numbers of traders are not emotionally equipped to stay disciplined without some technical tools. To eliminate impulse trading you must be disciplined.