The Impatient Investor Who Doesn’t Realize They’re Actually a Trader
When we talk about investing versus trading , most people believe they clearly understand the difference. Yet many self-proclaimed “ long-term investors ” behave more like short-term traders without even noticing it. And yes — I used to be one of them. One of the most common questions I get is: “ Why don’t you take profits more often? Wouldn’t you be more successful? ” It sounds logical. Take profits frequently, lock in gains, repeat. But the truth is more complex — and much more interesting. When Excel Says You’re a Genius — but Reality Says Otherwise I created a trading strategy that performs beautifully in Excel. Perfect curves, stable risk, predictable profit-taking, and even a theoretical 100% annual return . But there’s a problem: Excel isn’t the real market. So today, I’m starting a new experiment: comparing theory versus reality using real-time trading conditions . The idea is simple: Buy shares Take profits ...