Is trading only a hobby or job for the rich?

Discussion in 'Professional Trading' started by Wach80, Jun 9, 2015.

  1. Wach80

    Wach80

    I like the idea of trading but im short on money for many reasons , i try to learn as much as possible from free resources , i have very good understanding of variance and money management because i play poker too but im not totally sure about trading strategies , i just guess that any strategy with a very small capital would have like 100% risk of ruin unless i get insanely lucky , am i wrong? unlike poker is it like impossible to climb out from worthless to decent capital? if you think its not impossible can you recommend a way to do this climb?


    Ps. i also dont think im a good candidate for loans or stuff like this.
     
    #31     Jun 9, 2015
  2. Is trading only a hobby or job for the rich?

    Perhaps the best game for pastime and entertainment!

    Plus sometimes unexpected excitements! lol
     
    #32     Jun 9, 2015
  3. dbphoenix

    dbphoenix

    If you're serious . . . Developing a Plan (the process is the same, regardless of the path one takes, and they all require a lot of testing).
     
    #33     Jun 9, 2015
  4. drcha

    drcha


    Nice post. Yes, get what you want out of life. Good place to focus.
     
    #34     Jun 9, 2015
  5. Wach80

    Wach80

    after researching the net a bit , i noticed that i am capable to start trading forex , i think it offers the most flexibility about your first capital? i cant find something similar for stocks , i like stocks more but well i think i will start my practice with forex.
     
    #35     Jun 9, 2015
  6. dbphoenix

    dbphoenix

    Learning by doing is not the wisest course, but it's up to you.
     
    #36     Jun 9, 2015
  7. kut2k2

    kut2k2

    Remember: the better your starting edge, the less starting capital you need. Work on getting a great edge as much as getting capital.
     
    #37     Jun 9, 2015
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  8. Turveyd

    Turveyd

    Forex is okay open a demo account, practice atleast placing trades and SLs for a bit, then put $50 in trade smallest lot size possible, till your making profits.

    Then scale up account slowly.
     
    #38     Jun 10, 2015
  9. "You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period." --Will Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness. 2006

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    #39     Jun 10, 2015
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  10. DDR

    DDR

    wach
    may I ask, "why don't you start this "journey" by first giving thank's to all the replies ?"
    a demo account not need one dollar spent, until u can b consistent there don't invest any real $
    I may take some heat from this post but the previous replies deserve a mention .... not ?
     
    #40     Jun 12, 2015