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Behavioral Biases in Trading

Advanced Technical Analysis

Behavioral Biases in Trading

Markets move because humans are predictably irrational. Learn to exploit 15 cognitive biases that create trading opportunities.

Levels
4
Starting from
220 credits
Category
Advanced Technical Analysis
Behavioral Biases in Trading
4 levels
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Level 1

Beginner

  1. Covered in this level

    You will study loss aversion, overconfidence, confirmation bias and the sunk cost trap with simple trading examples.

  2. Suited to

    This level is for learners who want to learn how common biases can lead traders to make poor decisions.

  3. What you will be able to apply

    After this level, you will be able to name the main behavioural biases, recognise them in examples, and explain how they lead to avoidable mistakes.

About this material

Traders are not always rational—and neither are markets. This material identifies the most common behavioral biases, like confirmation bias, loss aversion, and recency bias, that derail trading decisions. Learn how to recognize and neutralize these biases through mental training and checklists. Backed by behavioral economics, This material empowers traders to make better decisions under pressure.