February 05, 2026
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5 Common Investment Mistakes to Avoid

Even experienced traders make mistakes. Here are the most common ones and how to avoid them.

**1. Emotional Trading**
Don't let fear or greed drive your decisions. Stick to your strategy.

**2. Lack of Research**
Never invest in something you don't understand. Do your homework.

**3. Ignoring Risk Management**
Always use stop losses and never risk more than 2% per trade.

**4. Chasing Losses**
If a trade goes bad, don't double down hoping to recover quickly.

**5. No Trading Plan**
Have clear entry and exit strategies before opening any position.

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