Trading Psychology | Subtle Trap of Trading

It doesn't matter what you trade (Forex, stocks, futures, CFDs and/or options) ask yourself...

Do You Make These Mistakes In Your Trading?

Have you ever talked to someone who was trading profitably and felt jealous?
Have you ever wondered if there is some kind of conspiracy causing the market to almost instantly reverses against you as soon as you place your trade?
Have you ever planned your trade only to find that you're unable to execute your plan?
Have you even taken so many trades that you couldn't maintain focus?
Have you ever had the feeling that you're not trading to your full potential?

If you answered 'YES' to any of the questions above, please understand you're not alone. I too, have been there. Like you, I intuitively knew my entire account was at risk and I desperately wanted to change my circumstances.

I knew that it was possible to be a successful trader - the statistics say approximately 10% of traders are. I just had to find out how they were achieving success

If you're in a similar situation, I hope you have found this website in time...

From: Brian McAboy, Trader and Engineer
Featured on the Chicago Board of Trade

Dear Fellow Trader

I'm going to cut straight to the chase...

Life is too short to 'muck around' and I'm sure that you have already invested a huge amount of time (and money) in getting to the point where you are at now. I know I had.

That said, if you did answer 'yes' to any of the questions above, then that's a sure sign that you've fallen victim (like me) to the same traps that empty the accounts of thousands of traders every day.

My first year in trading left me a bit angry, extremely frustrated and bewildered. Probably like you, I consider myself to be a pretty astute person - a little smarter than average. Most traders are. You just won't find average people trading the markets. It takes more money than the average person can muster just to show up.

With that said, my first foray into trading ended by having so many losses that I had to stop, step back and take a break. I didn't quit though. At this point, I had a love/hate relationship with trading - it lured me in. Despite the fact that I had 'given' my money back to the market, I still had this nagging insistent belief that I could be a successful trader.

You see, I am an Engineer by trade and it's my business to figure out how things work. So utilizing my Engineering training I started asking a new set of questions and began looking to different sources for the answers.

I found that there are plenty of books on the 'traders mindset', 'trading psychology' and other similar topics, yet so many people continue to fail. In my mind this is illogical since most 'would be' traders are already successful (in other professions) before they ever get into trading. They already have 'good heads' on their shoulders, have commonsense and know how to take action.

I continued to dig deeper...

I sought the guidance of experts within their field, including a certified trading psychologist, who helped me to unravel what went wrong. Why is it so many smart people have such difficulty making money through trading? I reached the following conclusion.

Trading is both a skill and an art form. It involves both technical ability as well as emotional management. The challenges we face are actually from causes that aren't readily apparent. These causes are very subtle yet very powerful.

With the benefit of my engineering background, pursuing my interest in human behavior, and armed with pertinent information from the right people, I was able to determine where I went wrong. I discovered that there are certain events (40 at my last count) that happen to all traders when they begin trading. These events affect virtually everyone and are the root cause as to why 90% of traders lose and it's the same for all traders!

So what separates the 10% of traders who succeed?

Through the years, on their journey to becoming successful traders, they have consciously (or subconsciously) learnt to overcome the effects of these events - what I call "The Subtle Trap of Trading." That said, even for the very best traders, this took a very long time with a never-ending amount of unexpected "dues to pay".

So how can you learn these same lessons in the shortest possible time and almost immediately improve your trading results?

Introducing the "The Subtle Trap of Trading" study course. Click Here to grab your copy.

Through my research I have compiled all of the required information and subsequent actions into an easy to follow system. This easy to read course will fast track the typically long, arduous and costly path to profitable trading.

So let's take a look at what's inside this valuable package...

Part #1 "The Subtle Trap of Trading" Manual

Here's just a few of the things you'll discover in this manual:

How to pin-point your strengths and weaknesses as a trader. By knowing where to concentrate your efforts, you'll realize better results faster. This will eliminate much of the confusion and frustration you experience.
How to properly plan each trade so that you know going in how to enter a trade with your exit strategy in place - with good odds of success. This will increase your ability to stay disciplined.
11 essential elements of the successful trader's "business" - by treating your trading as a business you'll step into the world of a professional trader.
Simple techniques to immediately lower your stress level - guaranteed to improve your trade execution under pressure.
7 steps to success that no one told you about - a wipe-out is virtually guaranteed, unless you consider all 7.
Gain peace of mind by clearly understanding where to best focus your time and energy further maximizing your results.
How to plan your trading business for long term success. Most people cringe when they think about business planning, but for trading it is wonderfully simple. This method allows you to relax and detach, and lessen your fears and anxiety substantially.
How to tell if you're using the right trading system. This is critical, as noted by many pros. If you are trading with a system that doesn't match up well with your emotional style, you will have difficulty making money, even if you are using a proven system.
3 cardinal sins that will ruin any trader, no matter how smart they are - are you currently committing these sins?
Why the saying "there are no bad traders, only bad trades" is flat out wrong. and why this thinking will harm your trading.
How to protect your capital so that you can stay in the game. By knowing the pitfalls in trading, you can avoid them. Without knowledge of the mistakes, you're very likely to make them at least once - and that costs!
How to trade to your strengths using the "The Path of Least Resistance" - no trader is the same so you need to design a trading system that's suited to your personality.
2 absolutely essential areas to master in trading. The very essence of trading begins with these two building blocks - without them your trading is unstable and likely to collapse.

Click here to grab your copy.

Part #2 Trade Planner & Perspectives Spreadsheet!

Every successful trader on the planet will tell you that one of the most common (and most costly) mistakes losing traders make, is not properly planning their trades. Or worse, planning them and then totally failing to execute the plan.

As part of this course you'll receive my easy to use, straightforward spreadsheet for planning your trades. By having a properly prepared plan for each trade you'll know how to maximize your profits and minimize your losses!

It's a fantastic tool that allows you to get on with the business at hand - trading profitably!

You'll also receive my super-easy tool for setting and keeping realistic goals - the prespectives spreadsheet.

By having realistic goals and keeping things in perspective, it's easy to remain calm with all the confidence you need to stick to your plan! It's a small but very valuable component of my complete methodology.

Part #3 Bonus Article Set

Emotional Style Quiz

Almost every veteran will tell you, a critical aspect of successful long term trading is to trade a system that takes full advantage of your emotional style.

As part of this course I have designed an emotional style quiz that provides insight into the type of system you should be trading. By knowing that you've got a good fit, you're putting the odds of success in your favor.

Success Checklist!

You'll also receive my success checklist - a one page list that will keep you focusing on the actions and principles that make you a winner.

39 Mistakes Summary Checklist

The final component of this package is a convenient one-page summary of all the mistakes most traders make - there are a lot of ways to lose money in trading if you don't know what you're doing!

The 10% of traders who do end up being successful have figured out how to avoid these 39 mistakes through trial and error - with this bonus you can skip the learning curve and know exactly what to watch out for. Click Here to grab your copy.

Once you know the subtle traps of trading, can you really achieve your true trading potential?

I say YES, absolutely - but don't take my word for it. Here's what some other traders had to say about my course...

"Many of the nightmares people encounter would have been avoided had they taken the time to read and follow the principles presented in this course.

There are many facets to long-term successful trading, and the skills and competencies that are necessary to make a career of trading are far more than simply opening an account and getting busy. It is vital that a person know what the true key qualities and characteristics of BEING a successful trader are, if indeed that is what they wish to become.

This course will assist you in doing just that.

Brian is able to help people understand why the odds are against them, as well as what you can do to turn those odds around in your favor. As I read this course for the first time, I was struck by how many of the pitfalls he mentions that I myself went through as a developing trader. I only wish Brian had published The Subtle Trap of Trading 15 years ago!

This course is trading 101 and should be required reading for every trader, in every market, at every experience level, period."

Derek Frey
Head Trader
Odom and Frey Futures and Options
15+ years trading

The Subtle Trap Of Trading is an absolute must to have in your trading library. Too many traders think that the system or method is the be all and end all of trading.

There simply isn't enough attention to the psychology of trading and the correct approach that needs to be adopted. Brian McAboy has done an excellent job in walking through the must-know steps in order to become a successful trader."

Mark McRae
http://www.surefiretradingplans.com

"This is the first course in my 30 years in the business that seriously deals with the long standing statistic in trading - that 90% lose.

It's right on the money for traders that truly want to be successful without struggling through years and thousands of dollars in losses. For any serious trader it is a must."

Judy Crawford, Broker Zaner Group, LLC
15+ years trading

"Brian McAboy has hit the nail right on the head. The Subtle Trap of Trading should be required reading for anyone thinking of trading and for anyone who wants to keep on trading successfully.

Brian pulls no punches in getting down to the psychology of trading and how it affects us all. He has produced a really valuable guide for the person who wants to get serious about trading and making money in the markets. Do yourself a favor and read it now!"

James Maggio of Trader Risk Management
www.traderiskmanagement.com

"This course is a must for all who are serious about becoming a successful trader. How can an endeavor like trading that appears so easy to accomplish be so difficult? Indeed, why do 90% of all traders end up net losers?

The Subtle Trap of Trading does a masterful job of answering these question by exploring the all important psychological aspects of trading that the unwary trader falls victim to time after time. But the book doesn't stop there. Constructive suggestions are offered on how to harness these psychological pitfalls and actually turn them to the trader's advantage, giving the trader an edge in the markets that few possess."

Bill Poulos, Creator of Quantum Swing Trader and Super Divergence Blueprint and author of numerous works on trading
www.profitsrun.com

How much does my system cost?

As traders we need to accurately assess the "Risk: Reward Ratio."

What if I told you that the price of this course would be comparable to the brokerage you'd pay for one or two trades - that'd be pretty low risk right? Especially when you consider that it can save you not only thousands of dollars, but also an enormous amount of time.

Because the beauty of the internet allows me to deliver this product electronically, the cost of putting this package together has already been paid - which is how I can offer it to you at a fraction of its true value.

You can purchase my entire system for only $67USD.

Those who have already purchased my system know it's incredible valuable but you don't. and it's for this reason I wanted to make this opportunity completely risk free for you.

Don't say 'yes' just yet - just say maybe.

Go ahead and order now.

I'll send you the entire Subtle Trap Of Trading via immediate download. You will be able to take advantage of my entire course.

If you don't think the course is of benefit to your trading, just return it within 60 days of purchase and I'll refund 100% of your purchase price - no questions asked.

There is NO RISK whatsoever. It's that simple.

Put aside your fear, call yourself to action! See yourself as your greatest asset. Invest in yourself wisely and become a part of the 10% that consistently trade profitable.

Once your credit card is approved, you will be taken to a download page where you have immediate access to both the course and your special bonuses.

I wish you great success in your trading!

Yours sincerely,

Brian McAboy
New Ireland Ventures, LLC

Ps. Below is a video I posted on youtube.com regarding trading psychology... you might find it helpful.

PPs. Still not sure if this will work for you and your trading system? Here's a few more client testimonials...

"Brian McAboy has truly produced a breakthrough work. It is brief, yet covers truly critical aspects of trading that many miss. He has managed to distill down into a very easy read, the core of what the developing trader needs to know and gives simple steps to follow to substantially improve one's trading. I highly recommend it!"

Matt Zaner
Principal and Owner of the brokerage firm Zaner Group, LLC

"The 'True Secret' To Profitable Trading:

After 15 years in the markets and having placed hundreds and hundreds of trades I can tell you with ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY that how you think will ultimately determine your success or failure. The bottom-line is that you can have the best system in the world, but if you can't handle the stress of trading you will struggle to make a living.

Unless you can maintain rock solid discipline over your emotions, you will end up being another trading casualty. The 'Inner Game' of trading is a struggle because when you are trading with real money, fear and greed can make you do some really stupid and costly things. (I can testify to that!)

A new program that I have come across, The Subtle Trap of Trading, is ideal for getting your mind into 'Olympic Shape.'

It will give you a clear step by step approach to ensure that you maintain discipline over your emotions. As a result you will trade with more confidence and way less stress. You will also develop a laser like focus which will ultimately help improve your results. This really is a must for any trader that is truly serious about being a success."

Jeffrey Wilde
www.win-at-trading.com

It doesn't matter whether you are new to trading or have been at it for years. The Subtle Trap of Trading is a must read.

Author Brian McAboy goes to the very root of trading in terms of both its appeal and the pitfalls that lure creates. He outlines why you can easily find yourself doing things as a trader you would never have thought you'd do - things seemingly completely out of character.

More importantly, though, Brian explains in clear terms how you can avoid the trap and provides exercises to help you along the way. For that reason, The Subtle Trap of Trading should be near the top of your trading reading list."

John Forman
www.theessentialsoftrading.com

"This book is beyond awesome. I've been trading for years without consistent success. One year ago I started working with a trading mentor. This was my first step to successful trading. Your book, The Subtle Trap of Trading, distills into a short reading what I finally began to learn after a year of studying. The method for identifying the chinks in one's armor is fantastic. I have little doubt that this will accelerate my growth in consistent, profitable trading."

Thanks again,
Stan Hoffman, CISSP
Individual Trader
Kingston, TN

"The Subtle Trap of Trading by Brian McAboy should be required reading for any trader at any experience level. It is not only well written, its message is important and targeted to assist traders of any market at any stage in their trading journey. It is tailored to the individual trader so that the honing of the trader's point of view and style is the area that gets the needed attention. Terrific Value! Great Job Brian!"

Sara Peterson
Individual Trader with 5 years experience in Futures Trading

"I feel like I am on to something here, like I am truly on the path to becoming a successful (profitable) trader. I breezed through all the material, and realize now that I have undertaken quite a task, getting through all the information and such-- and this is only DAY TWO!! I'm determined to see it all through, though. I know this is just the beginning of a journey of great distance, but these first steps encourage me to take all the rest."

Thanks again,
Roy Frampton
Individual trader

"Bottom line is that Brian gives the trader a blueprint for STRUCTURE, both mentally (your emotions, etc.) and physically (choosing a trading system, running your trading business).

He gets your mind and self set to win... and not get caught in the very subtle yet powerful mental and emotional trap that brings most traders to ruin. As you can imagine, with me being in the mental training for traders business, I was delighted to see someone delve into and try to rescue misguided traders... which, sadly, are most traders.

Bravo!"

Norman Hallett
www.directyourmind.com

"Brian's book is an ingenious work. It illuminates the path one needs to achieve success in the world of financial trading and it is sorely needed. The staggering amount of money and time I spent becoming a successful trader could have been easily reduced by 2/3 had I followed the outline Brian presents. It's a gift."

Dan K
Individual Trader
Kerry, Ireland

"Hi Brian, I finished reading your book, The Subtle Trap of Trading. It was good. It has given me a list of things I need to work on in myself. Thanks again for a good book to get me to focus on getting better and what areas to work on in my own trading."

Rick Fairley
Individual Trader
LA Center, WA

"Hi Brian, I love your Subtle Trap of Trading as well as The Proven Formula report. Thank you! They already have inspired me to become a more successful trader by looking inwards and discovering my motives for trading."

Billy Apostolo
Individual Trader
New York, New York

"Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to review your course. I thought it was 'outstanding' and very comprehensive. This course may help 'save' new and struggling traders from the painful and costly lessons that can and do occur in trading.

The Subtle Trap of Trading shows each individual what area they need to include or improve upon, based on their own input, and repair the 'chink' in their own armor and greatly improve their likelihood of success.

I am personally recommending this course to all my clients."

Bob Kozak
Commodity Trading Advisor and Currency Analyst
Alaron Trading Group
20+ years trading