I think this is a great topic and hope to learn some new techniques.
I wanted to put in my 2 cents and share what has drastically improved my portfolio returns and lowed my risk(risk caused by emotion).
Studies on Human behaviour or trader psychology is not new but when I studied and applied a new way of thinking to my trading plan it stopped
unnecessary losses, draw downs and has increased my annual returns by about 10% a year. I believe studying and understanding human behaviour
when it comes to trading and risk management will increase portfolio returns in the long term.
A few examples.
-If you act on greed or fear emotions you will drastically reduce long term portfolio returns.
-If you don’t have a trading plan that is in line with your risk tolerance you will most
likely not be able to follow your plan.
-A lot of people don’t have realistic expectations and this may cause overtrading,
and poor portfolio performance.
etc…
So does the study of trader psychology belong in a risk management thread?
I believe it is a part of the bigger picture but a guide of techniques may be useful in portfolio risk management.
ie Think of your portfolio as a separate business and detach yourself emotionally from the portfolio. My only job is to follow my trading plan that I developed when I had a clear mind.
Most investors spend years losing money and learning lessons the hard way. Took me 7 years A trader psychology guide may help beginners and some vets!
Thank you.