We have already discussed what leverage is, and what it offers to the trader. Let us here take a look at the impact overleveraging can have on trader psychology.
As we mentioned above, the best trader is he who can detach himself from his emotions during his trading activity: one can have as much excitement and joy as he desires while enjoying the fruits of his achievements, but during trading...
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OVERLEVERAGING — THE RISKS OF FOREX LEVERAGE
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