"It's just not that easy to make money in the markets; it requires discipline."

These words resonate with self-directed investors who often find themselves underperforming the indices.

The new Steady Wealth Podcast website, available at www.steadywealthpodcast.com, delves into the heart of this issue (and others), addressing the reasons behind individual investor underperformance.

In the latest episode of The Steady Wealth Podcast hosted by Serge Berger, he delves into the top three trading mistakes that traders commonly make.

Drawing from his experience, Berger discusses how many traders treat their investment accounts like trading accounts, exposing themselves to undue risk. He emphasizes the importance of separating investment and trading capital to maintain financial stability.

Berger then explores the impact of emotions on trading decisions. Impatience, premature exits, and not allowing trades to mature are all emotional pitfalls traders fall into.

He suggests adhering to stop losses and employing time stops to manage risk effectively.

The episode also emphasizes the significance of taking trading seriously.

Berger warns against trading with excessive funds and provides insights into diversification strategies that can help investors navigate market cycles more effectively.

Overall, the episode offers actionable insights to help traders avoid common pitfalls and enhance their trading strategies.