10 COMMANDMENTS FOR SPECULATORS
(Survival Tips for Traders and Active Market Participants)
Useful and timely tips for both aspiring and active investors. They offer a rare combination of wisdom, realism, and practical application. They’re written from the perspective of someone who’s been there, not just studied theory.
1
Only invest in assets or instruments you fully comprehend — knowledge is your first layer of protection.
2
Try to identify the trend early on — and beware the FOMO syndrome.
Don’t chase what’s already run too far. Fear of missing out can lead to poorly timed trades.
3
Use both fundamental and technical analysis.
Combine insights from both worlds to find high-probability entry and exit points.
4
Set clear profit and loss targets.
Define your objectives before the trade — and stick to them with discipline.
5
Avoid forced stop-losses by managing leverage wisely.
Trade with built-in protection or avoid leverage altogether to reduce risk of forced liquidation.
6
Diversify your trades.
Spread exposure across sectors or instruments to reduce vulnerability to single-event risks.
7
Prefer assets or commodities you can take delivery of.
In extreme scenarios, having a fallback option like physical delivery can provide added security.
8
Always ensure you have meaningful staying power — and avoid margin calls at all costs.
9
Use hedges when taking short positions — unhedged shorts can be devastating in fast-moving markets.
10
Focus on instruments that allow smooth entries and exits — liquidity is essential for survival.
It is said;
“Rules are made to be broken“
I like to add ;
Only after you make new ones !
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