Hey there,
There's a hotly debated topic in trading circles that I need to address with you today. It's something that consumes countless hours of discussion, analysis, and frankly—worry.
I'm talking about the “perfect entry.”
The Entry Obsession
Most traders are convinced that finding the perfect setup and getting in at exactly the right moment is the holy grail of profitable trading. They spend endless time analyzing charts, perfecting indicators, and trying to time their entries to the split second.
But here's what might surprise you: you could be chasing the wrong rabbit entirely.
Think About It Like Real Estate
If you've ever flipped houses, you know that buying right is important. But what really determines your profit? It's when and how you sell that makes all the difference.
Trading works the same way. You might nail the entry, but if you don't exit properly, you're leaving serious money on the table—or worse, turning winners into losers.
Proof That Entries Don't Matter As Much As You Think
I once worked with a trader who used a completely random entry strategy. No joke. Here's what he did:
- Laid out a list of stocks he wanted to trade on a table
- Dropped his finger randomly to pick one
- Flipped a coin to decide direction (heads = long, tails = short)
- Entered the trade immediately
And we made him profitable with this random approach.
Now, before you think I've lost my mind, here's the key: we focused entirely on trade management.
The Real Secret: Cut Losses Short, Let Winners Run
You've heard this wisdom before, but most traders don't actually implement it. With my random-entry trader, we built a solid process:
- When wrong: Cut losses immediately with minimal damage
- When right: Ride the winners as long as possible
The result? A 50/50 win rate with a 4:1 profit-to-loss ratio. That's profitable trading, period.
How Many Times Has This Happened to You?
Perfect entry. Great setup. Got in at exactly the right price. Then:
- Got nervous and exited too early
- Didn't have your stop placed properly and got whipsawed out
- Let a 5R winner turn into a loss because you didn't take profits
Sound familiar? The entry was perfect, but the exit destroyed your results.
What Really Matters
Is a good entry helpful? Absolutely. Is it critical? Not even close.
If you want to master trading, get crystal clear on your exit strategy. That's where the real money is made.
But Here's the Thing…
Even with a great strategy, you still need to execute it consistently. I learned long ago that an average strategy executed consistently will massively outperform a great strategy executed inconsistently.
That's just the reality of trading.
The magic isn't in finding the perfect setup—it's in having the skill and discipline to execute your plan, trade after trade, without letting emotions derail you.
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Best regards,
Brian McAboy
Inside Out Trading
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