{"title":"Volume 34 (2016)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse Volume 34 (2016) articles by issue:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"?constraint=issue-01#ProductGridContainer\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/3843\/6209\/files\/1601_Minicover.gif\" alt=\"Volume 34 January cover\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eJanuary\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"?constraint=issue-02#ProductGridContainer\" style=\"display:block;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/3843\/6209\/files\/1602_Minicover.gif\" alt=\"Volume 34 February cover\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eFebruary\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca 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Most pitfalls that cause a trader to fail can be avoided with binary options. This gives the trader a greater chance of success. Most traders fail for one or more of the following reasons:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. They are undercapitalized. Most traders only have $5,00015,000 to initially fund their accounts. They need to make enough money to support themselves and their families. Each week is going to present at least two to three days of sideways movement. Sideways movement will cause them to lose money in the form of losing trades. 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