Where Does the Aggression of Online Traders Come From?

The aggression of investors, and certainly of traders online, is very high. What is the reason for this?
It is no secret that playing the stock market (both investing and trading) is a very stressful activity. Many of us watch every movement on the chart with a trembling heart. When the chart draws unfavorably for us, the first emotions arise. Most often it is fear and lack of acceptance of what is happening in the market.

Aggression of traders – the root of the problem

Traders and investors usually act independently at home. Usually without the presence of others. The growing nervousness and frustration make us want to get it out of our system. As a result, we hit fertile ground: the Internet. There we can anonymously hector others. This comes from the fact that we can’t accept that the market has a different idea and it doesn’t coincide with ours.

The problem is also that different groups of people expect different results. Some want it to go down, while others dream of increases. Both some and others don’t like being persuaded of their reasons, and then disputes arise.

What to do in this situation? Focus on mental health first.

The best thing for our mental health is to cut ourselves off from all the noise that prevails. We don’t read the forums, we don’t read the hype headlines in the media. We focus on accomplishing what we set out to do. In patience. Not to be involved in aggression of traders in the internet.

The problem is that, influenced by external factors, we make decisions that are not necessarily in line with our strategy. The result is that we make mistakes, for which we later look for people to blame. And the guilty parties are ourselves, because we are the ones who open the position and we are the ones who close it.

I am very amused by the arguments of people who convince themselves that their strategy is the only right one, and everyone around them is wrong. Why?

Statistics don’t lie. More than 80% of people in the market lose. Few people admit it, but this is the truth. Many treat trading like a gamble. Others are just starting out, and still others are trying to prove the market right. All these people are losing. Even if they show a statement with some profits in a certain period.

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What to do in such a situation? The best thing is to stop copying others and look for a strategy where we can get an advantage. It would also be good to turn off emotions and focus only on our own plays and not on others. It’s also a good idea to cut ourselves off from the opinions of others, as they tend to influence our investment decisions.

Often on forums or groups the question arises: which way will the Nasdaq go today? No one knows. Therefore, to avoid frustration, analyze the situation and make a decision based on it. It seems to me that self-reliance in trading is fundamental.

Of course, this text is in no way investment advice. I write these texts in an entertaining capacity and share my thoughts, as I am not qualified to give investment advice to anyone. Besides, I don’t even want to tell anyone what to do. I believe that every mature investor or trader has his own mind and can make decisions responsibly.

The conclusion? You won’t find too many among aggressive traders who make money in the market.