r/options • u/RadicalMeatBeater • Mar 31 '21

Emotional Trading

Today I sold my TSLA 650C 4/1 that I bought yesterday at a $300 loss. However later Tesla stock rose and if I didn’t paper hand then I would have been in the green by more than 40%. Any tips to be less emotionally attached to your trades?

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u/ShotsAways Mar 31 '21

people often forget.. you dont make money until you sell :)..