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Guilty of overtrading?

  • Writer: Gabor Fogarasi
    Gabor Fogarasi
  • Feb 13
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 24

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As a seasoned investor, I've seen this mistake time and time again: overtrading. It's a trap that many beginners fall into, thinking that constant action equals success. But let me tell you, it's often quite the opposite! šŸ“ŠšŸ”„


Here's why overtrading can be detrimental:


1. Increased transaction costs šŸ’ø

2. Higher tax implications šŸ“

3. Emotional decision-making šŸŽ­

4. Missed long-term growth opportunities šŸ“ˆ You never know the "right time" to jump back in.


I always ask my followers: What's your investment time horizon? Are you in it for the long haul or just looking for quick gains? šŸ¤”


Remember, the stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient. Some of the best-performing assets in my portfolio, like $AAPL (Apple)Ā $AMZN (Amazon.com Inc)Ā $BTC (Bitcoin)Ā $T (AT&T Inc)Ā and $NVDA (NVIDIA Corporation)Ā have been held for years, not days or weeks.

(Full disclosure, I sold most of these, as I feel the risk-reward ratio is better elsewhere.)


Instead of constantly buying and selling, focus on building a diversified portfolio aligned with your long-term goals. It's not about timing the market, but time IN the market. šŸ¦šŸŒ±


What's your approach? Are you guilty of overtrading, or have you embraced the power of patience?


šŸ’š Invest smarter, not harder—copy my trades and watch your portfolio grow! šŸš€

āœ…2023 - 54.58%

āœ…2024 - 54.1%

Gabor Fogarasi @fogi70

eToro Popular Investor šŸ¦

CISI Level3 Investment Certification


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