How is the score calculated?

Each checked statement adds one point out of 8 possible points. A score of 0 to 1 is low risk, 2 to 3 is elevated risk, and 4 or more is high risk. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical assessment.

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Am I revenge trading right now?

Q: Am I revenge trading right now?

This checklist scores 8 common revenge-trading signals, such as chasing a loss or sizing up outside your plan, and returns a low, elevated, or high risk read based on how many apply to you right now.

Most traders blow up chasing the setup they missed, not the one in front of them.

Jason Parker, Founder of Trading Habits

Check What Applies Right Now

Check every statement that's true for you at this exact moment, before your next trade.

I just took a loss and want to get it back on my next trade.
I'm considering a bigger position size than I planned before this session.
I haven't followed my trading plan on my last trade or two.
I feel frustrated, angry, or anxious about today's trading.
I'm thinking about entering a trade without a predefined stop-loss.
I've already hit, or I'm close to hitting, my daily loss limit.
I'm about to trade a setup I don't normally take, just to do something.
I skipped my usual pre-trade checklist or analysis for this trade.

Your Result

Check the statements that apply to you and click "Check My Risk Level" to see where you stand before your next trade.

How this is calculated

Each checked statement adds one point. Your score out of 8 sorts into three tiers: low (0 to 1), elevated (2 to 3), and high (4 or more).
These 8 statements reflect common behavioral patterns associated with revenge trading: chasing a loss, sizing up outside your plan, skipping your process, and trading on emotion instead of a setup.
This is a self-reflection checklist, not a psychological assessment or diagnosis. It only reflects what you check right now, in this moment, honestly.
A high score doesn't mean your next trade will lose. It means several conditions linked to revenge trading are present, which is the point where slowing down usually helps more than speeding up.

Risk & liability disclaimer: This tool is an educational self-reflection checklist only. It is not psychological advice, a clinical assessment, or financial advice, and it does not predict your trading outcomes. Trading involves risk of loss. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, mental health professional, or tax professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. If you're concerned about your relationship with trading or gambling-like behavior, consider speaking with a licensed professional.

Am I revenge trading right now?

Check What Applies Right Now

Your Result

How this is calculated

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