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PATIENCE

Waiting for setup, not forcing the market.

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

Patience — waiting for setup, not forcing the market.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Trading Psychology, in the section "Long RACE Terms". And finally the words that make a career, not a trade:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Consistency
• Detachment
• Compounding
• 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.

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