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01.
Preservation of Capital
Fundamental Law
The first rule of trading is to stay in the game. Risk management is not a constraint; it is the foundation of every successful career. Every trade is a calculated expense to buy data.
The Trader's
Manifesto
An evolving set of constraints designed to preserve clarity in an environment of perpetual uncertainty.
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02.
Patience as Strategy
Strategic Tempo
The market does not owe you a setup every day. True edge lies in the ability to wait for high-probability windows while doing nothing. Most losses occur during the search for action.
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03.
Systemic Discipline
Process Integrity
A trading plan is a contract with oneself. Execute the system without hesitation. Excellence is not a single trade, but a habit of perfect execution over time.
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04.
Emotional Neutrality
Psychological State
Detach from the pips and the dollars. Focus on the quality of execution. If your heartbeat accelerates with the market, your position size is too large.
"The goal of a trader is to become the most disciplined version of themselves."
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Vu Valerius
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Last Revised Oct 24, 2023