The #1 Lever for My Trading in 2026

Looking at my 2025 trading stats I realize something important:

• My losses are controlled and reasonable
• My winners are solid
• But I’m taking too many marginal trades

So instead of trying to improve everything at once, I’m focusing on ONE high-impact change:

Only take A+ setups — reduce total trades by ~30–40%.

This single change:

• Increases win rate
• Improves expectancy
• Smooths the equity curve
• Reduces stress
• Doesn’t require learning new tools or systems

Because the real problem isn’t exits or risk sizing.

It’s diluting edge by entering “okay” setups instead of waiting for elite ones.

The Rule

“If I could only take 30 trades this year — is THIS one worth it?”

If the answer isn’t a confident yes?

I skip it.

No drama. No second-guessing. No fear of missing out.

What an A+ Setup Looks Like

Trend

• Stock above the 50-day
• Market trending up or consolidating (biggest one for me right now)

Structure

• Tight consolidation or controlled pullback
• Clear entry trigger
• Defined risk level

Character

• Strong or improving relative strength
• Healthy volume behavior

If one of these is missing?

I wont force it.

What This Fixes

Right now:

• Win rate ≈ 24%
• Avg win ≈ +7.4%
• Avg loss ≈ –3.6%

Simply removing mediocre setups should naturally raise win rate toward 30–35%, without changing anything else.

Given my current reward-to-risk?

That shift alone can flip my expectancy positive.

Simple Practical Guideline

• If a trade feels forced → skip it
• If it feels obvious → that’s the one I want

2026 Trading Mantra

Trade less

This is the only lever I’m focusing on right now. Everything else can wait.

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