Time is money in the fast-paced world of trading. When traders make decisions, they do not necessarily immediately press the buy or sell button. Have you ever wondered why trades take so long to execute? Let’s put it in simple terms.
Assume you’re at a fruit stand and want to buy some apples. Looking at the apples, you notice that the pricing always fluctuates. It fluctuates between high and low levels. You want to avoid overpaying for your apples, so you wait for the price to fall somewhat before purchasing. This waiting is comparable to what stock market traders do.
Here's why it takes time to execute trades:
1. Lack of Confidence: Traders want to ensure they’re making a good investment, just like you want to get a good bargain on apples. They must be confident that the price they purchase or sell is correct. They may lose money if they hurry into a trade without confidence.
2. Setting Criteria: Traders have a plan or strategy before making a trade. They establish criteria for when to buy and sell. For example, they may purchase a stock when it hits a certain price or shows signs of rising. Because they need to analyze the market properly, this planning takes time.
3. Managing Risk: Just as you would not spend all your money on apples, traders would not risk all your money on a single trade. They must decide how much money they will put at risk in a trade. Calculating prospective losses and establishing stop-loss orders, which act as safety nets to minimize losses, are also part of this process.
4. Market Conditions: The stock market is always evolving. Every second, prices fluctuate. Traders must wait for the proper time when market conditions coincide with their approach. They must sometimes be patient and wait for the market to shift in their favor.
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Divyam Parashar,
Founder & CEO
UPMARKET ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
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