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Active trading can have a number of connotations when discussing the Forex or any other market. An active trader could be an individual who enters into several positions on a daily basis. However, we’re going to talk about the trader who works without a plan. This type of investor is quite common especially among currency exchange enthusiasts.

Since the FX market is open round the clock, 5 and ½ days a week, it’s not difficult to want to trade at all hours of the day or night. And this is perfectly acceptable as long as you know what you’re doing.

A perfect example is the individual who comes into the currency exchange without any prior training and assumes to know what it’s all about. After sustaining loss after loss, this person decides to “try and recoup” by doubling the amount of lots on any given position. This of course leads to more losses and aggravation.

On the other hand, you have the trader who did everything as he or she was advised; completed the pip school program and practiced with a Forex trading demo account. However, this person got started on a day when the economic calendar was light and the currencies barely moved. In more than one occasion we’ve seen these traders open positions just for the heck of it. If you fit the description of either of the two, take a step back and reassess your strategy. Only trade when it’s the right time to trade.

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