Reposting a post by you know, who, about return expectations in trading. What consistently successful traders make on an average....
"Difficult to give a generalised answer to this as the monthly/ annual returns will depend on many variables such as how well the markets are trending,trader’s expertise,choppiness of the market etc .But if one is consistently profitable in 9 months out of 12, he is amongst top 30 % of the traders,if he makes over 30 % on his capital in a year,he is in top 10% ,with over 60% he is in top 5 % and with over 100% he is in top 2 % of the trader universe.....and best in this universe make over 300% but every batsman cannot be Sachin Tendulkar....can he ?
I have always considered consistency over a long period very important.If one makes 30-60 % on his capital he is going to be rich soon.Also as the capital increases,maintaining the returns % is very difficult...making 60 % on Rs 10 Lakhs capital is a different game than making even 30 % @ on Rs 2 Cr capital.........trading should be fun and enjoyable activity which is also profitable.It helps us compete against our own self...
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