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        <Summary>A trading plan is a must. I would be will to bet that virtually all successful traders have one. However, most new traders have no plan. In fact, I bet most new traders barely even have actual reasons for entering a trade. </Summary>
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  &lt;li&gt;What and when to trade. &lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Money management. &lt;/li&gt;
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    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.fx360.com/commentary/brad/2951/creating-a-trading-plan.aspx?aid=8021"&gt;Full Story - Fx360&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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