Two Rules for When NOT to Trade

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Two Rules for When NOT to Trade

By Larry Benedict, editor, Trading With Larry Benedict

Regular readers know I’ve worked as a professional trader for over 40 years.

I ran a multimillion-dollar hedge fund for decades… and I’ve traded during the dot-com crash, the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID crash, and every blip and hiccup in between.

That experience has helped me guide my readers through the market’s ups and downs.

And while it may seem counterintuitive, that experience has also helped me determine when it’s better to stay on the sidelines.

While there can be incredible opportunities amid volatility, there are times when it’s more profitable not to trade. So today, let’s look at two rules that can help you make that call…

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Don’t Force a Trade

The first rule is: Don’t force a trade. There are better ways to spend your time… and unlike a forced trade, they probably won’t lose you money.

If you’ve scanned the markets and studied all your usual tickers… but you still don’t see a good setup, then that’s a sign not to trade. If you do, you’re likely not following your best risk/reward principles.

Instead, step aside and take a breather.

For example, I like to take walks or get some other kind of exercise. It’s what I do when I don’t see anything tradable in the market.

Just like me, you should try to find something to do that takes your mind off the market.

Take a long lunch… call a friend or relative… or pet your dog.

It can be anything – as long as it helps clear your head. This will save you from getting into bad, low-conviction trades.

Sometimes the right move is no move at all. Not losing money is just as important as making it.

And that leads me to a second rule of not trading…

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Personal Problems? Sit Tight

If you’re going through a tough situation, stay on the sidelines.

This one should be obvious, but plenty of people force themselves to trade even if they’re not in the right headspace.

I’m not alone in saying this. I’ve had plenty of career investors tell me they never trade while going through a divorce or building a house.

It’s just too many distractions.

If you are having issues, that’s fine. We all do from time to time. But you shouldn’t trade through those moments. Take the necessary time to deal with your health, relationships, big projects, or other attention-grabbing personal problems.

The market isn’t going anywhere. So make sure you only trade when you can fully implement your process with a clear mind and steady emotions.

It might seem counterintuitive to talk so much about not trading.

But in reality, deciding not to act is just as important as picking the right price or timing an exit perfectly.

If you feel like you must make a trade… or if you’re distracted or desperate… then you’re likely to lose out by entering the wrong trade or staying in a trade too long.

Neither is a good path to profits.

Happy Trading,

Larry Benedict
Editor, Trading With Larry Benedict

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