From Holiday FOMO to Focus: How Traders Can Avoid Emotional Decisions in December
The final weeks of the year present a unique challenge for traders, as reduced liquidity and holiday distractions amplify psychological pressures. The fear of missing out (FOMO) intensifies, driven by social media performance claims and compressed trading windows. Seasoned professionals recognize this period as one requiring heightened discipline, not impulsive action.
December's thinner markets demand a strategic approach. Traders who abandon their systems to chase year-end gains often undermine months of careful work. The quiet ambition isn't spectacular returns, but preserving capital and strategy for the new year's opportunities.