The Impatient Investor Who Doesn’t Realize They’re Actually a Trader

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     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 quickly
  • Reinvest repeatedly
  • Continue until the math works out and the account grows

On paper, it’s flawless.

In real markets… we’ll see.

The Experiment: Turning Theory Into Practice

To test this strategy without risking real capital, I’m starting with a $10,000 demo account.

Why a demo?
Because this strategy is intentionally high-risk and not something I would run on my real portfolio. But it is perfect for testing how impatient traders behave — and whether fast profit-taking can actually scale.

The rules are simple:
  • Starting balance: $10,000
  • Each trade: up to $1,000 position size
  • Goal: Rapid profit-taking as soon as the target appears
  • Objective: See if a theoretical 100% annual return can survive real market volatility


This is pure short-term trading — the kind that appeals to impatient personalities and rapid-growth seekers.
And yes, that means things can go very wrong, very fast.

Can Fast Profit-Taking Really Make You Money?

That’s the big question.
Excel says yes.
Real markets? We’re about to find out.
From today onward, I’ll be documenting:
  • Every trade
  • Every gain
  • Every loss
  • Every emotional challengeAnd the final result — success or complete failure

If you’ve ever wondered whether fast profit-taking and aggressive compounding actually work, this series will give you a real-world answer.

Will It Work? Tell Me What You Think

This experiment isn’t just for me — it’s for anyone who has ever felt impatient with long-term investing or tempted by fast gains.
Do you think the strategy will succeed?
Let me know in the comments.
And if you want to follow the journey, stay tuned — the next update is coming soon.




Dec.04.2025


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