{"id":3499,"date":"2021-09-27T09:13:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T14:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/?p=3499"},"modified":"2021-09-28T14:08:32","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T19:08:32","slug":"sharpen-your-trading-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/sharpen-your-trading-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 219: Emotional + Technical Precision: How to Sharpen Your Trading Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=STT8678779848\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>How can you build and maintain a technical and emotional trading edge?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, co-hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson close out a four-part series on the emotionally intelligent side of trading. Don\u2019t miss the other episodes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-214-developing-a-strategy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Episode 214: What Really Works? Directionless Trading vs. Developing a Strategy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-215-addicted-to-trading\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Episode 215: Addicted to Trading: Identify Your Demons Before You Hit Rock-Bottom<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/next-level-trading\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ep 217: Serious As a Heart Attack: How to Focus for Next-Level Trading<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s installment, Kim and Stephen explore an important topic: finding an edge in trading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every trader wants an edge. But what they don\u2019t understand is that it\u2019s not just about finding your edge \u2014 it\u2019s also about honing and maintaining it over time. After all, even the highest-quality knives need to be sharpened after a while.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So You Wanna Build a Trading Edge&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market\u2019s competitive. As a newbie, how can you possibly be a serious player?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve gotta develop an edge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Stephen, traders need to find specific niche strategies and refine them until they\u2019re pros.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t try to be a jack of all trades. Instead, Stephen suggests finding a pattern that fits your risk tolerance and getting up close and personal with it. Track your data. Save the charts. Find your edge through analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want inspiration? Check out this episode with millionaire trader <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/episode-194-trading-ambition-millionaire-trader-mariana\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In it, she talks about finding her trading edge while staying true to herself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Does it Take?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry \u2014 finding your edge doesn\u2019t need to take years and years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen says that once traders get to a certain level of understanding the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/float-volume\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the stock market, it\u2019s quite simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He talks listeners through his process of creating sample studies of tickers and analyzing the results. Don\u2019t miss his step-by-step process!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharpen That Edge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Stephen, one of the hardest parts about having an edge in trading is maintaining it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He shares how he used a single system to grow his account exponentially \u2026 then tried to change it and experienced losses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trading edge requires ongoing focus and attention. For Stephen, times like these act as a warning that he\u2019s got to get back to basics and remember his strategy&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Emotional Edge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining your edge also requires a healthy dose of self-awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you perform best and put yourself at the top of your game?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To close out the episode, Kim and Stephen discuss how to get yourself \u201cin flow\u201d with the market by following the market\u2019s energy and adjusting your lifestyle and trading plans accordingly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, traders need to begin to build an edge through dedication, time, and technical prowess. But the emotional side is extremely important for maintaining it all&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Were You On the Edge of Your Seat?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you enjoy these tips and thoughts about finding and keeping your trading edge?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love to hear what you think, so drop a comment below or on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/stockstotrade\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for tuning in to the SteadyTrade podcast. Stay tuned for weekly episodes featuring the hottest topics for aspiring traders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- SteadyTrade Blog Posts [async] --><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement(\"script\"); s.async = true; s.type = \"text\/javascript\";s.src = 'https:\/\/servedbyadbutler.com\/app.js';var n = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0]; n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);}());}<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || [];\nvar abkw = window.abkw || '';\nvar plc512747 = window.plc512747 || 0;\ndocument.write('<'+'div id=\"placement_512747_'+plc512747+'\"><\/'+'div>');\nAdButler.ads.push({handler: function(opt){ AdButler.register(181458, 512747, [728,90], 'placement_512747_'+opt.place, opt); }, opt: { place: plc512747++, keywords: abkw, domain: 'servedbyadbutler.com', click:'CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER' }});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><b>Into this episode? Please leave a review on <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/steady-trade-the-profitable-side-of-trading\/id1275946076?mt=2\"><b>iTunes<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<pre class=\"c-mrkdwn__pre\" data-stringify-type=\"pre\"><\/pre>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet Our SteadyTrade Hosts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steadytrade.com\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to know Tim Bohen, Stephen Johnson, and Kim Ann Curtin.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow our hosts on social media\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Bohen<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tbohen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@tbohen<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tbohen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@tbohen<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen Johnson<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jonk87\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@Jonk87<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stephenjonk87\/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@stephenjonk87<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim Ann Curtin<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kimanncurtin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@kimanncurtin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimanncurtin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@kimanncurtin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please note that any reported trading results are not typical. Most traders lose money. It takes years of dedication, hard work, and discipline to learn how to trade, and individual results will vary. Trading is inherently risky. Before making any trades, remember to do your due diligence and never risk more than you can afford to lose.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can you build and maintain a technical and emotional trading edge?\u00a0 &nbsp; In this episode, co-hosts Kim Ann Curtin and Stephen Johnson close out a four-part series on the emotionally intelligent side of trading. Don\u2019t miss the other episodes:\u00a0 &nbsp; Episode 214: What Really Works? 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