Tired of losing money? Here are 2 reasons why retail investors always lose

Tired of losing money? Here are 2 reasons why retail investors always lose

A majority of “traders” end up being losers with empty portfolios. Here is exactly why. A quick flick through Twitter, any social media investing club, or investing-themed Reddit will quickly allow one to find handfuls of traders who have vastly excelled throughout a month, semester, or even a year. Believe it or not, most successful traders cherry-pick periods or use different accounts simultaneously to ensure there’s always a winning position to display.On the other hand, millions of traders blow up their portfolios and turn out empty-handed, especially when using leverage. Take, for....


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