What is overtrading costing you?

Most traders never add it up. Put in your own numbers — the total is usually worse than expected.

Trades per week

Average position size ($)

Commission per trade ($)

Spread + slippage per trade (%)

% of trades you would call "impulsive"

Average loss on an impulsive trade (% of position)

Trades per year

Commission

Spread + slippage

Impulsive trades / yr

Impulsive losses / yr

Total cost of trading

Your estimated overtrading bill

This is arithmetic on your own inputs, not a prediction or advice. Slippage and impulsive-loss rate are your assumptions.

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Not financial advice. Educational content only. Trading involves risk.