Trading is as much an art as it is science. Having a finance background and knowledge of the market is as much important as having the right mindset and behaviour. As anyone who has ever tried their hand at any form of trading, whether its stocks, metals or currencies, they will tell you how much of a mental mind-game it is. You need to have a level head and be able to take in large amounts of information in a short amount of time. Understanding your weaknesses can help you watch out for those minefields that can result in significant trading losses in a short time. Below we describe four of those weaknesses.









