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CHECKLIST

Fix questions to be asked before entry, so that mood can be decided.

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Trading Psychology

Checklist — Fix questions to be asked before entry, so as to take mood decision.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Trading Psychology, in the section "TOOLS OF DISCIPLINE". Emotion cannot be suppressed, a system is created around it:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Trading Plan
• Trading Journal
• Rules-Based System
• Pre-Market Routine
• Cooling-Off Period
• Screen Time Limit
• Process vs Outcome
• Review Routine

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "TRADING PSYCHOLOGY: Words from the Mind" - this term has been taken from there.

This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.

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