Chasing hype

Buying something only because it is soaring or trending often means buying near the top. By the time a name is everywhere, much of the easy gain may be gone. A score or a thesis beats a headline.

Panic selling

Selling in fear during a dip locks in losses and frequently happens right before a recovery. Decide your plan when you are calm, write it down, and let alerts — not adrenaline — tell you when to act.

Ignoring fees, taxes, and time

Frequent trading racks up costs and taxes that quietly erode returns. For most beginners, fewer, more deliberate decisions held over longer periods beat constant activity.