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Fear of loss, due to which even a good setup is missed or the trade is closed early.
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Trading Psychology
Fear — Fear of loss, due to which even a good setup is missed or the trade is closed early.
This term comes under Trading Psychology, in the section titled “Names of EMOTION”. These four-five things appear repeatedly in front of the screen:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Greed
• FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
• Hope Trading
• Euphoria
• Panic Selling
• Analysis Paralysis
• Tilt
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.