Why Do Forex Traders Fail ??

“Failure is a man who has not learnt from his blunders. If you are able to cash in on that experience you are
on the path to success”

– Jay Lakhani, Forex Trader

It is a sad fact that 90% of traders fail, and many very quickly give up. Why? When I went
through a phase of losing trades I treated it as a temporary setback and went back to the
drawing board. I analysed the reasons of my failure and I sought the guidance of Top Traders,
Mentors and Coaches to put me back on the path of success and profitability.
In my opinion the high rate of failure for a new trader can be related to the six major obstacles
that a trader faces, which are summarised as follows -
1. Poor Skills
1. Lack of adequate capital
1. Setting unrealistic targets and goals
1. Lack of Patience
1. Lack of discipline
1. High risk aversion.
If we look at the list, it becomes apparent that the failure is as a result of trading without having
in place a proper Trading System and a Trading Plan– One that includes mind training, quality
Forex education and strategies and sound money management rules.