Episode 6
Born or made – Decoding the trader's DNA
Featuring Nicolette Mashile
In the sixth episode of our Born to Trade podcast, Nicolette Mashile rejoins host Nima Siar to dive deeper into whether financial professionals are born or made.
She also shares her action plan for navigating challenges and market volatility, along with the importance of efficient trading tools and platforms.
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Nicolette Mashile
Guest
Nicolette Mashile, known as the 'Financial Bunny,' is a South African financial educator and author dedicated to promoting financial literacy. Through her content and insights, she empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions, fostering a culture of financial responsibility and awareness.
Nima Siar
Host
Nima Siar is the Head of Partnership & Business Development Initiatives at Exness. With nearly 15 years of experience in the trading industry, he has built a strong skill set in technical analysis, marketing strategy, sales management, plus affiliate and email marketing.
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What essential skills should traders have to grow in trading?
Nicolette highlights that managing emotions and understanding risk are critical for traders. High emotions, like fear, greed, guilt, and even happiness, can override rational thinking. A composed trader recognizes the potential risks in trading blindly or emotionally.
How can one develop a trader's DNA?
Nicolette explains that developing a trader's DNA is about learning, practicing, and strengthening key skills over time. With commitment and consistency, traders can develop the right mindset and essential abilities, from reading the markets to managing emotions and making informed decisions.
Which is more important: Quick withdrawals or fast execution?
Nicolette believes that both features matter, but their importance depends on the trader. Quick and hassle-free withdrawals are often more important for newer traders or those still building trust with the trading platform. For more experienced traders, fast order execution and platform efficiency might take priority as they help capitalize on market opportunities.
Is there a difference in trading on a demo versus a real account?
A demo account mirrors real-time market conditions, just like a real account. The key difference is that you trade with virtual funds on demo accounts, making it a risk-free environment for you to test your trading strategies. Practice and refine your strategies on our free demo account before moving to live trading.
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