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Small consistent returns increase over time.
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Trading Psychology
Compounding — small consistent returns compounded over time. For this survival is important, most important.
This term comes under Trading Psychology, in the section "Long RACE Terms". And finally the words that make a career, not a trade:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Consistency
• Patience
• Detachment
• Drawdown Recovery
• Screen Experience
• Edge Trust
• Boredom Tolerance
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.