Have you ever Traded because you were bored?

[Trade Up]

Have you ever jumped into a trade out of boredom?

When markets are quiet, or there is nothing on my radar, I have found myself trading stocks I would not normally have touched. Has anybody else ever found themselves in this situation? Spotting a trend which is not quite there?

Is it just me, or do traders have a very low boredom threshold?

[Soultrader]

haha nice follow up Trade Up.

My answer is YES!

I did find one way to avoid boredom though. I started playing online poker on my extra monitor. This keeps me occupied.

[carter]

I am sure all traders can admit to committing this mistake. Boredom can be an enemy to trading. I don't recommend sitting in front of your screens all day. I try to avoid this by trading in the morning and afternoon session only. I usually hit the gym during lunch hours.

[budman]

Same here Carter. I run, work out, mow the lawn during lunch etc.
Unless I see a real good set up forming, I'm away from 11:30-2:00.
Good for the eyes, the nerves etc.

[Trade Up]

Boredom is a massive problem for traders as, if you are like me, you mind is buzzing all of the time with ideas.

I think this is why a lot of traders play poker, for the thrill, if trading is a little quiet?

What other things do you do to avoid trading out of boredom?

[Follow The Trend]

It is the same for most traders - bored, looking for something which is not there, and then regret.

I have done this on a number of occassions, but now I try to make use of "slack periods" and maybe catch up on my research, spend some time with the kids, etc.

The majority of traders have very active minds which are analysing situations all of the time, and if you are like me, you hate being bored!!!

[chaostrader]

	Quote:	Follow The Trend
	It is the same for most traders - bored, looking for something which is not there, and then regret. I have done this on a number of occassions, but now I try to make use of "slack periods" and maybe catch up on my research, spend some time with the kids, etc. The majority of traders have very active minds which are analysing situations all of the time, and if you are like me, you hate being bored!!!

I agree... traders like the action. I personally have a hard time dealing with boredom. I need to keep my mind stimulated constantly.

Its good to get other things done during lunch hours to fresh up your mind.

[tab321]

Most everyone is guilty is guilty of this

[Lisa]

Arent we all guily of this? I know I am.

[Follow The Trend]

While the general feeling seems to be that all traders have, or do, trade because of boredom - How can we reduce or stop this?

Do you have technique to stop yourself trading?

Can you just walk away?

Can you switch off?

I must admit that I find it difficult to switch off, even when I am not at my computer. Boredom is my worst enemy.