Welcome to our Myth vs Reality series, where we challenge common misconceptions about trading and investing.

Today’s myth: “Trading is all charts and numbers.”

Charts, indicators, and market data are often seen as the core of trading. While these tools are important, they represent only one part of the decision-making process.

Successful trading goes far beyond simply reading charts.

Welcome to our Myth vs Reality series, where we break down common trading misconceptions and replace them with practical financial understanding.

Today’s myth: “Leverage always multiplies profits.”

Leverage is often promoted as a powerful advantage in trading. But does it truly guarantee higher returns?

Welcome to our Myth vs Reality series, where we break down common investing misconceptions and replace them with practical market understanding.

Today’s myth: “Past performance guarantees future returns.”

If a stock, fund, or index performed strongly before, it should continue rising — right?

Not necessarily.