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INCOME EXPECTATION

Expect fixed income every month from trading.

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

Income Expectation — Expecting fixed income every month from trading. Market does not give monthly salary, and this expectation is the most common reason for overtrading.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Trading Psychology, in the section "Relationship with Money". Most of the psychology comes from the condition of your money, not from your chart:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Risk Capital
• Scared Money
• Borrowed Capital
• Emergency Fund
• Position Size vs Neend
• Opportunity Cost
• Comparison Trap
• Lifestyle Creep

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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