Jag ar mellan 60 - 70 och pensionarer talar garna om sjukdomar. Det hor till aldern. Flera i min alder har haft kanning av hogt blodtryck och hogt blodsocker. Det borjar mer och mer sta i lakarbocker vad som tidigare statt i religiosa bocker

a)hogt blodtryck drivs av fruktan, radsla \“fear\” for framtiden, for aktier, for allt mojligt.

b)hogt blodsocker drivs av besvikelser, pa medmanniskor, pa aktie-affarer, pa politiken i samhallet o.s.v. Den affarsman som oroar sig dor ung brukar det heta.

I dagens internetsida av den amerikanska TV-bolaget cnbs.com finns en artikel av en psykolog och fil doktor om vad som driver investeringr. Man brukar saga att det ar fruktan och girighet. Denna psykolog Doug Hirschorn anser att det ar bara.

FEAR

som ar drivkraften.

Today I\’m here to tell you the age-old belief that greed moves the markets is just plain wrong. There is only one thing that moves the market: fear. Whether it’s a fear of losing money or a fear of missing out on making money, the simple fact is that fear is the main driver for traders.

Here are 3 ways to move beyond your fear:

Get over yourself As a trader, you need to accept the reality that you are always missing out on some trade somewhere. The markets were here long before you began trading and will be here long after you’ve retired to your quiet little island getaway. Know your strengths Instead of chasing current hot markets (commodities) or styles (technicals) know what your competitive advantage is and stick to it. Know your job Contrary to popular opinion, a trader\’s job is not to make money. That’s the market’s job. Rather, your job is to do the following:

Figure out your competitive advantage. Execute that advantage when it appears. Manage risk as the market moves. Do your job and you won’t have to worry about chasing the market because you\’re afraid to miss out.

Think better, invest smarter.

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Doug Hirschhorn is the chief executive officer of Edge Consulting, a firm specializing in “Peak Performance Coaching.” He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in sport psychology, and has offices in New York and South Florida. His client list includes elite athletes as well as many of the largest banks, hedge funds and financial institutions in the world. Doug is presently at work on his new book, 8 Ways to Great (Putnam, 2010).