Another aspect of trading that's difficult for some to understand.
The markets can be volatile.
It can change direction.
Your winning trade might no always last long.
You have to lock in profits. You have to protect profits with mental stops just in case.
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Ah!! I know this one! Because your actual stop shows on the order book and becomes a target to be taken out especially on small caps or with lower volume. Dip down, soak up your shares at a discount, return to the active price level.
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