Five Pro Moves to Help You Join the Top 10% of Investors

If you've ever dreamed of joining the elite group of investors who consistently outperform the market, you’re not alone.

At Tradersyard, we know that successful investing isn’t about taking shortcuts or looking for a quick win. Instead, they're earned from steady discipline, smart processes, and world-class tools and support.

Here are five proven strategies that can help you set yourself apart and move closer to the top performers in the investing world.

1. Set Clear, Realistic Investment Goals

Thorough goal-setting is the foundation of sustained performance.

Define your goals in ways that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART).

Are you aiming for consistent monthly returns, long-term capital growth, or mastering a certain asset class? What kind of returns are you targeting? What’s the maximum loss you’re willing to accept? Do you have any edge, unique knowledge, strategies, or resources, that sets you apart? How much time can you realistically dedicate to managing your positions?

Break down your goals by time horizon:

- Short-term (1 year): Focused on immediate objectives like growing funded accounts or learning new skills.

- Medium-term (1-5 years): Saving for a home, expanding your trading capital, achieving $X amount of payouts.

- Long-term (5+ years): Retirement, financial independence, or any large purchase you have in mind

At Tradersyard, our funded accounts are designed to match your risk tolerance and performance goals. Whether you’re aiming for steady growth or aggressive targets.

By clearly outlining your goals and constraints, you’ll grow the discipline that top traders rely on every day.

2. Document Your Process and Review It Regularly

Top traders don’t just rely on instincts, they track their thinking. Trading journals are a superpower. Consistently keeping an investment or trading journal measurable boosts results. Here's why:

- Clarity: Track not just profit and loss, but your decision-making logic. What did you expect? What was the outcome? What was the setup, the risk, the market context?

- Self-awareness: Over time, journals reveal emotional triggers, persistent mistakes (like premature exits or holding losers), and successful setups so you can iterate and improve.

- Accountability: Writing things down keeps you honest and holds you accountable. During tought times, your trading journal can be your reality check.

Set aside time, monthly or quarterly, to objectively assess your results: How often were you right? Did you stick to your plan?

By reviewing both your successes and your mistakes, you’ll become more objective and less prone to emotional trading.

3. Focus on Solid Execution, Not Just Ideas

It’s easy to get caught up in researching new ideas, but what truly sets top traders apart is how well they execute.

What does the best execution entail?

- Speed of execution (how quickly you enter / exit a trade)

- The right order type (market, limit, stop, etc.)

- Choosing the right instrument (equities, futures, options, CFDs)

At Tradersyard, you can choose from all major asset classes;stocks, forex, crypto, and more.

Think deliberately about when to enter a trade, how much capital to risk, and when to take profits or cut losses. Mindful execution is critical to achieving strong profit/loss ratios.

4. Protect Yourself from Behavioral Biases

Your own psychology can work against you.

Even seasoned traders can fall victim to mental traps, like selling too soon out of fear, or hanging on to losing trades from overconfidence.

The key is to understand your specific tendencies. Are you too cautious, too impulsive, or easily swayed by headlines? Build rules to counteract these impulses. Over time, this discipline protects your capital and improves consistency.

5. Keep Learning and Adapt Your Strategy

Markets change, and the best investors are lifelong learners. Stay curious. Read books on behavioral finance, attend webinars, and engage with other high-performing traders. Use data to challenge your assumptions and don’t shy away from poking holes in your ideas.

Regularly reviewing your process and being open to evolution ensures that you’re always improving and adapting.

By applying these five strategies, and using all the resources available at Tradersyard, you’ll develop the mindset, methods, and discipline needed to elevate your performance.

Remember: Exceptional investing is rarely about luck. It’s about building great habits, operating with a robust process, and leveraging every edge the market allows.

Ready to put these moves into practice? Join the Tradersyard community and take the next step in your investing journey.

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