Around the corner Quote by Alexander Elder
“Most private traders on a losing streak keep trying to trade their way out of a hole. A loser thinks a successful trade is just around the corner, and that his luck is about to turn. He keeps putting on more trades and increases his size, all the while digging himself a deeper hole in the ice. The sensible thing to do would be to reduce your trading size and then stop and review your system.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Trading for a Living, 1993
Continuously adding trades while losing deepens loss; prudent traders should cut size and review strategy.
In simple terms: Adding more losing trades makes things worse.
Key Takeaway
Scale back and reassess.
Themes
risk management
trading psychology
loss aversion
Mood
cautionary
educational
Type
financial
psychological
When to use this quote
- stock markets
- forex trading
- investment portfolios
- educational seminars
Key Concepts
behavioral finance
position sizing
systematic trading
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you last review your trading plan?
- How can you recognize a losing streak early?
A Different Perspective
Over‑confidence can mask true risk.
