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How long should I start to trade after studying?

Aug 20, 2019 at 10:22
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Member Since Oct 12, 2020   38 posts
Jan 27, 2021 at 13:02
jimmyneeesham posted:
Rassellkarl posted:
Jamespaul posted:
Everyone has a different learning curve. Maybe a person can learn the techniques in one day or some other person may learn the same thing in one year. We cannot say for sure that how much time a person will take to learn the concept.
There many timeframes and charts which people have to learn. If a person learns about scalping then he has to learn about the M1 to H1 charts and then there are other strategies like day trading and position trading for which learning of D1 charts is necessary. For instance as a scalper from the beginning, even while practicing on demo on pepperstone, LCG and fxview, I never for once settled unless I learnt about different indicators, use of leverage and market patterns. So, as per the strategy one is following, it’s imperative to learn all the things related to it.
I think leverages should not be used by anyone and only reserved for the advanced traders with experience.
A trader is only bound by its capacity to learn. There is not a clear distinction whether one is an advanced trader or a beginner level trader. I don’t think any type of trader and broker whether that is a simple, intuitive style broker Fxview or interactive brokers which is complex, no one is bound to a particular boundary of hierarchy. If you have done your homework and know the risk of the trades and techniques, then yes a person should move forward.
Member Since Aug 26, 2020   78 posts
Jan 27, 2021 at 14:07
I think such issues are really considered individually for each trader.
Member Since Apr 25, 2020   119 posts
Feb 17, 2021 at 07:34
After theory, you always need to start practicing, and a demo account is a very convenient option.
Member Since Feb 12, 2019   105 posts
Feb 17, 2021 at 12:55
Demo for at least 6 months
Ideally been consistent for 3 months ie profitable in a row
Member Since Feb 12, 2019   105 posts
Feb 17, 2021 at 12:56 (edited Feb 17, 2021 at 13:04)
flashoutline posted:
This is a simple question - trade demo until you have been consistently profitable on demo for 3 consecutive months.
Agreed with 3 months profitability under your built your well on your way to mastering live conditions
Member Since May 24, 2020   112 posts
Mar 28, 2021 at 11:32
After training, you need to go through practice on a demo account, this is really what will give you, we are very much.
Member Since Feb 23, 2021   330 posts
Mar 29, 2021 at 12:12
dutchy1986 posted:
I don’t think there is a set time as people learn differently. I would say once you feel you are getting somewhere spend a few months on demo practicing what you have learnt
Yes, demo account can be the best option for learning forex trading.
Member Since Mar 29, 2021   9 posts
Mar 29, 2021 at 12:33
Trade on a demo straight away. Best to do this while you are studying it will give you a better understanding of what you are doing
Member Since Jul 23, 2020   869 posts
Apr 09, 2021 at 14:49
The demo account is used for practice. It is best to trade at a demo account for at least 4 months.
Member Since Jul 23, 2020   759 posts
Apr 10, 2021 at 13:01
anneyates posted:
If you are done with the course, you can surely begin with demo accounts at different broker platforms. Practice as much as you can.
I also agree. At least practice 5 to 6 months in the demo account. After that think about low investment.
Member Since Mar 17, 2021   536 posts
Sep 04, 2021 at 08:22
LyudmilLukanov posted:
The demo account is used for practice. It is best to trade at a demo account for at least 4 months.
A demo is the best place to learn and practice trading.
Member Since Jul 19, 2020   751 posts
Sep 06, 2021 at 08:16
Learning never ends. It's a never ending process. Market is ever changing. To cope with it you have to keep improving your skills and experience.
Member Since Sep 22, 2018   70 posts
Sep 06, 2021 at 20:01
Miki_Bao posted:
I've read some information in Babypips for months, and also some trading instruction/guide in some brokers' website.
I just don't know when to start? How do I know I am ready?


It’s always learning
Start with a demo account until you feel comfortable
Member Since Apr 01, 2021   10 posts
Nov 12, 2021 at 12:55
Well, nobody prohibits you to start trading right away without any special preparation for it. You have to understand that experience in trading activity comes with practice. The more practice you will have, the earlier you will gain success. Of course, learning is really significant in trading activity, but if you have already passed basic courses and know basc notions, then you already are ready to start trading activity. If you still doubt in your strengths then you can starts off from demo account. There you will gain a bit of experience and then you can go to the real account. Only by these step you will gain success.
Member Since Nov 15, 2019   26 posts
Jan 13, 2022 at 19:41
It depends solely on your personal objectives actually. Not all trader start from trading on real account right away, the vast majority prefers to stay on demo for particular period of time and only then they start trading on real accounts with their own money. I believe such approach is the most wisest, becaude demo account clarifies you all the pecualirities of trading activity and on this stage you should decide whether you continue develop your skills and move to real account, or you leave this activity. I'm convinced that there is no such a notion as 'how long', it should be transformed into 'as soon as I gain knowledge and experience, I will move to real account'.
Member Since Mar 17, 2021   536 posts
Jan 13, 2022 at 19:45
Wrathdragon posted:
It depends solely on your personal objectives actually. Not all trader start from trading on real account right away, the vast majority prefers to stay on demo for particular period of time and only then they start trading on real accounts with their own money. I believe such approach is the most wisest, becaude demo account clarifies you all the pecualirities of trading activity and on this stage you should decide whether you continue develop your skills and move to real account, or you leave this activity. I'm convinced that there is no such a notion as 'how long', it should be transformed into 'as soon as I gain knowledge and experience, I will move to real account'.
Yes. You are absolutely right.
Member Since Jan 29, 2020   23 posts
Jan 21, 2022 at 18:03
Well, here all traders decide on their own, how long they have to learn. I believe that if you have noticed some results from your learning, for example, you have already created demo account and successfully practiced at it, you created your own trading strategy and it showed results, then it's the right time to move on a real account. As far as I concerned, the matter here is to understand that you might be wrong with the strategy and you might be failed, but don't worry and never give up. Those ones who never give up, reach their goals much faster than those ones who always give up the idea of earning with trading.
Member Since Nov 03, 2020   70 posts
Jan 24, 2022 at 09:34
It depends on how you are steady with your learning. Once I was done learning, I decided to hop in demo with fxview so that I can get familiar with tools and techniques when trading. It took me a year to go live and start trying to make a consistent profit.
Member Since Aug 22, 2020   8 posts
Jan 28, 2022 at 14:16
I agree that learning to trade is an eternal process. You will most likely continue learning on a real account. Trading is a very dynamic thing. It always changes, something new constantly shows up that can’t be traded as assets of the past.
Member Since Sep 02, 2022   75 posts
Dec 11, 2022 at 09:48
Be your own supervisor and measure your performance periodically. Periodical measurement of performance is needed because it helps a trader understand his lacking.
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