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Hindsight bias can be a hindrance to traders, so it is useful to know what it is and what its effects could be

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Trading Glossary

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What is a limit order?

What is a limit order? Looking for a limit order definition ? A limit order is an order made with a brokerage firm or bank for the sale or purchase of a certain financial instrument at a designated price or better. A...

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Bias

Bias in trading is a psychological phenomenon, in which an investor makes a decision based on their pre-conceived ideas of what will or won't work without considering the evidence. Bias may also manifest itself in retaining an asset for too...

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