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Your Quick Start to Trading Success

Embark on your trading journey with me! This fast and straightforward guide will introduce you to the essentials of trading: what it is, what you can trade, where to trade, and how to trade. You’ll also pick up key terms to help you make informed decisions when entering trades.

By the end of the guide, you’ll have a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of trading and be well on your way to becoming a successful trader.

So, why wait? Start your journey now and take the first step towards live trading!

What is Trading?

Trading allows you to speculate on the price movements of various underlying assets like currencies, stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, without owning them. Instead of buying the asset itself, you enter into a contract to pay the difference between the asset’s price at the time the contract is entered and its price when the contract is closed.

Trading lets you profit whether the price of an asset goes up or down by taking a long or short position. It’s popular for its wide variety of assets, low costs, and high flexibility. However, it’s also considered high-risk, so it’s crucial to fully understand the risks before entering a contract.

Why Should You Learn To Trade?

Achieve Financial Independence

Learning to trade equips you with the skills to become financially independent. Mastering trading means you can generate a decent income without relying on anyone else.

Recession-Proof, World-Event-Proof, and Boss-Proof

When you master the skills of trading, you become resilient to recessions, global events, and job market fluctuations. Your income isn’t tied to a single employer or economic condition, giving you unparalleled financial security.

Take Control of Your Money

Banks already trade with your hard-earned cash, yet you never receive a share of the profits. Imagine the possibilities if you could learn to trade like the banks. You could put your money to work, multiplying it through informed and strategic trades.

So, why not take control of your financial future? Learn to trade and train your money to work for you.

What Can You Trade?

There are many different types of assets you can trade. In short they include:

  • Stocks: Shares in publicly traded companies.
  • Bonds: Debt securities issued by governments or corporations.
  • Commodities: Raw materials such as gold, oil, and agricultural products.
  • Currencies: Foreign exchange (forex) currencies like the US dollar, euro, and yen.
  • Indices: Baskets of stocks or other securities representing a particular market or sector.
  • Options and Futures: Derivatives contracts allowing you to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price in the future.
  • Cryptocurrencies: Digital or virtual currencies using cryptography for security.

Where Do You Trade?

Trading platforms such as MT4, MT5, or TradingView provide access to financial markets and allow you to execute trades. These platforms include charting tools, real-time market data, and order execution capabilities. They can be web-based or installed on your computer, with some offering mobile versions for trading on-the-go. Additionally, platforms may offer features like news, research, analysis, and educational resources.

How Do You Trade?

On MT4, MT5, or TradingView, trading is as simple as clicking a ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ button. Deciding whether to go long (buy) or short (sell) depends on your market analysis and trading strategy. Consider these factors:

  • Technical Analysis: Use price charts and technical indicators to identify trends and patterns.
  • Fundamental Analysis: Study economic and political conditions affecting the asset’s price.
  • News and Market Sentiment: Keep up with the latest news and market sentiment.
  • Risk-Reward Ratio: Weigh potential rewards against risks.
  • Your Trading Strategy: Stick to a clear plan for entry, exit, and stop-loss levels.
Keeping a trading journal is essential on your trading journey!

A Few Common Trading Terms You Need to Know

  • Bearish: A bear market refers to a market environment where a major index or stock falls 20% or more from its recent highs.
  • Bullish: A bull market refers to a market in a prolonged period of increasing stock prices at least 20% above a recent low.
  • Pip: Unit of measurement indicating the change in value of an asset.
  • Leverage: Ability to control a large amount of an asset with a small amount of capital.
  • Spread: Difference between the buy and sell price of an asset.
  • Margin: Collateral required to open a position.
  • Contract Size: Number of units of an asset in a single trade.
  • Stop Loss: Order to close a trade at a certain price to limit potential losses.
  • Take Profit: Order to close a trade at a certain price to lock in profits.

There are several other trading terms out there, and I have simply listed a very few of them. However, these terms is a good start for you to learn more about trading.

Discover Ellev8: The Premier Trading Education Platform

Ellev8 is the world’s best trading education platform, offering comprehensive training from top professional traders. You’ll receive both basic and advanced education in a fun, supportive environment surrounded by experienced traders and fellow learners. Join Ellev8 to elevate your trading skills and become part of a vibrant, knowledgeable community.

If you want to learn more about Ellev8,  schedule a call with me and let’s have a chat!

Starting Your Trading Journey: Key Tips for Success

For those beginning their trading journey, it’s crucial to find a user-friendly platform with robust educational resources. Start by practicing with a demo account before trading live.

A solid trading strategy requires knowledge of both technical and fundamental analysis, which are the core components of successful trading.

Stay informed about the markets and commit to continuous learning. 1 hour per day will get you a long way over the path of a year!

Now…

What do you want to know more about?

Whether it’s trading strategies, risk management, or understanding specific assets, I’m here to help!

Share your questions below, or book a Zoom meeting with me, and receive personalized advice on your trading journey.

Start your trading adventure now and pave your way to success with confidence and knowledge!

Disclaimer: Please note that trading involves risks, and no results are guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Also, I can’t guarantee YOUR results, as it all comes down to you own actions or inactions, and how willing you are to learn the skills of trading.

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