5 Things I have learned in 5 years of trading!

Aug 16, 2021 at 09:31
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Member Since Mar 24, 2021   6 posts
Apr 11, 2022 at 12:55
#4 '4) Trading of any type is NOT A GET RICH QUICK SCHEME! It t' Is an important one. If everyone knew that then most people wouldn't even start trading
Member Since Jul 20, 2020   399 posts
Apr 16, 2022 at 14:45
groundhogday posted:
#4 '4) Trading of any type is NOT A GET RICH QUICK SCHEME! It t' Is an important one. If everyone knew that then most people wouldn't even start trading

To be honest i think you're absolutely right if they knew that it was hard work they would stay well away. I suppose some just don't get it until years later. Im 2 years in now and finally becoming profitable but its been blood, sweat and tears tbh
Member Since Jan 13, 2022   18 posts
Apr 18, 2022 at 12:10
Patience is very important.
Member Since May 31, 2021   35 posts
Apr 19, 2022 at 06:11
I have learnt that having proper knowledge, being consistent and patient is very important in forex trading.
Member Since Apr 09, 2019   538 posts
Apr 21, 2022 at 08:27
MasterMove posted:
I have learnt that having proper knowledge, being consistent and patient is very important in forex trading.

Learning and education is key. I have no idea why some people come into a multi-trillion dollar a day business and think they can pull money out with no education in it.
If you can't spot the liquidity then you are the liquidity.
Member Since Feb 11, 2020   24 posts
Apr 21, 2022 at 16:25
Zander09Arie posted:
Patience is very important.
Totally agree with this, too many people rich in and fail then give up.
Member Since Jul 20, 2020   399 posts
Apr 23, 2022 at 09:45
sebking1986 posted:
MasterMove posted:
I have learnt that having proper knowledge, being consistent and patient is very important in forex trading.

Learning and education is key. I have no idea why some people come into a multi-trillion dollar a day business and think they can pull money out with no education in it.

That is one of the most baffling things for sure. Like there are traders with degrees and 7 year internships and retail traders for a better word spending years honing their craft and then someone comes in after 2 months and thinks they're gonna hit 6 figures a month
Member Since Apr 23, 2022   6 posts
Apr 23, 2022 at 20:24
Self Discipline is the most important thing to have. Devise and test multiple strategies and when and only when you find a successful formula, then implement it and stick to all of it parameters every single time.

 
Member Since Jul 23, 2020   869 posts
Apr 24, 2022 at 06:20
croisssan posted:
I learned a lot, but the most important thing is not to forget about having a demo account. Sometimes a strategy can be worked out on a demo account so that later you do not get losses on a real one.

Well Said, actually demo is the best way to learn Forex! So, new traders need to start their trading journey by using the demo! They should the demo as like their real account! Which traders try to avoid the demo initially, they suffer a lot in their live trading!
Member Since Apr 14, 2022   32 posts
Apr 25, 2022 at 05:50
1. You must have a consistent set of actions before you get a consistent set of results
2. You must have an edge in trading
3. Ability to work under pressure.
4. Those who make money fast, also lose money fast
5. Trading is not only about earning money, but it also teaches you a lot more than what meets the eye.
Member Since Apr 14, 2022   41 posts
Apr 25, 2022 at 10:04
1. Patience is the key
2. To limit the risk, stop loss is the best tool.
3. Developing a strategy and sticking to it.
4. Analysing charts to understand price movements.
5. Accepting failures gracefully
Member Since Mar 24, 2022   56 posts
Apr 26, 2022 at 04:52
These are all such important tips for newcomers, thank you for sharing them.
Member Since Feb 07, 2022   9 posts
Apr 27, 2022 at 11:01
1. Learn first
2. Demo second
3. Focus on risk management
4. Back test ALL stragies
5. Start trading small on a live account
Member Since Feb 07, 2015   25 posts
Apr 27, 2022 at 19:54
tatteredhope posted:
1. Learn first
2. Demo second
3. Focus on risk management
4. Back test ALL stragies
5. Start trading small on a live account
Great suggestions.
Starting small on a live account is always savvy advice too.
Sam.peters@
Member Since Feb 20, 2021   78 posts
Apr 28, 2022 at 03:59
All I have learnt in my trading career is that the right mindset is the key to success. Traders having right mindset are prepared mentality and emotionally to do the hard work with consistency and face the challenges of the market.
Member Since Apr 14, 2022   34 posts
Apr 28, 2022 at 11:43
Being patient, consistent, and sticking to a plan, in my opinion, is the key to trading success.
Member Since Dec 09, 2013   139 posts
Apr 28, 2022 at 16:08
tobeygomez posted:
Being patient, consistent, and sticking to a plan, in my opinion, is the key to trading success.
Very true. Traders are to be very patient. To find out a good strategy, a trader must work very hard with patience. Then, he has to stick with his plan. Thanks for your opinion.
Member Since Aug 10, 2021   178 posts
Apr 29, 2022 at 01:43
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Member Since Oct 28, 2009   1424 posts
Apr 29, 2022 at 08:57
I've learned one thing.

95% of people lose money.

This means that 95% of people are talking out of their backsides.
11:15, restate my assumptions: 1. Mathematics is the language of nature. 2. Everything around us can be represented and understood through numbers. 3. If you graph these numbers, patterns emerge. Therefore: There are patterns everywhere in nature.
Member Since Jul 20, 2020   399 posts
Apr 30, 2022 at 15:13
stevetrade posted:
I've learned one thing.

95% of people lose money.

This means that 95% of people are talking out of their backsides.

Yeah that's true to an extent i think. I would question that percentage slightly as there was one saying 80% lose money a while back but you have to think a high percentage of businesses fail in a short period, there's a high drop out in medical schools, tough courses. This is not an easy business and dedication is a must to succeed. Its so hard to regulate or verify actual traders without a myfxbook and so many trust people without them. This is one of the huge problems with the industry of retail traders and this perpetuates people losing money as they are learning from unsuccessful people teaching them too.
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