10 Common Trading Mistakes New PSX Investors Make

1. No research – buying based on a friend’s tip.
2. Panic selling – selling during a 5% dip.
3. Overconcentration – putting all money in one stock.
4. Ignoring fees – brokerage, CDC, tax eat profits.
5. Chasing social media “toofani” stocks – most crash quickly.
6. No exit plan – not deciding sell price beforehand.
7. Using leverage (margin) – amplifies losses.
8. Overconfidence after a few wins – markets change fast.
9. Trading too frequently – each trade costs money.
10. Not learning from mistakes – keep a trading journal.

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