My Methodology in a Nutshell, What's Yours?

By: ShortMeTina

Updated: 3/14/2018

In the markets, you MUST be governed by rules.  I am presenting you some of mine; I encourage you to develop your own.  Trust this and trust the process.  Reject the teachings of others... ...in ShortMeTina we trust.  

1. Patience (Always remain patient).  
   
2. I trade after I have identified the trend.
3. My position size is determined, so that if I am wrong, I am only losing  </= 1% of my ENTIRE trading account.
4. I protect my principle, I protect my principle, I protect my principle! (Meaning: I protect my trading capital first and foremost). 
5. I don’t hold extremely low float shorts overnight.  I don't short stocks with a low float!
   
6. I typically avoid entering a premarket/afterhours trade (unless it provides liquidity).
   
7. I close a position when my mental stop is hit (no matter what).
8. Goes with #7, I cut losses without hesitation; when my trading thesis is proven wrong. 
9. I push myself to always learn new things about the market.
   

  10.  I have A PLAN for EVERY trade.
  11. I only enter trades that fit my methodology.
  12. I almost never average down into a losing position. 
  13. I never follow any trade blindly.
  14. I NEVER chase stocks.  If I miss my entry; so be it. 
  15. I NEVER use leverage.

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