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Importance of a Trading Checklist

Lesson 3 of 5

Duration 4:15
Level Beginner

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Contributed By: Teach the World to Trade

Presenter: Sam Baker from ‘Teach the World to Trade’

Origins of the Checklist:

This was inspired by the aviation industry’s adoption of checklists in the 1930s for the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress to prevent human errors.

Emphasises the checklist’s role in managing complexity and enhancing safety and efficiency.

Critical Components of a Trading Checklist:

Market Direction: Understanding whether the market is trending upwards, downwards, or moving sideways.

Seasonality: Recognizing how different times of the year affect the market.

Current Fundamentals: Evaluating macroeconomic indicators and news events that could impact trades.

Technical Levels: Identifying important price levels that could affect trade decisions.

Success Rate: Reflecting on historical performance to refine trading strategies.

Goal Setting: Defining objectives for individual trades or periods to maintain focus.

Trade Size: Managing risk through appropriate trade sizing according to risk management rules.

Methodology:

Clarifying the specific conditions or signals that trigger trade entries and exits. Takeaway Message: A trading checklist is an essential tool for disciplined trading, drawing inspiration from historical practices in high-stakes environments to ensure thorough preparation and strategic alignment in every trade.

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The History of the Checklist

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  • Jean-Pierre Sablier

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