Guilty of overtrading?
- Gabor Fogarasi
- Feb 13
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 24

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! šš
Here's why overtrading can be detrimental:
1. Increased transaction costs šø
2. Higher tax implications š
3. Emotional decision-making š
4. Missed long-term growth opportunities š 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? š¤
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. š¦š±
What's your approach? Are you guilty of overtrading, or have you embraced the power of patience?
š Invest smarter, not harderācopy my trades and watch your portfolio grow! š
ā 2023 - 54.58%
ā 2024 - 54.1%
Gabor Fogarasi @fogi70
eToro Popular Investor š¦
CISI Level3 Investment Certification






