Study everything - including books. But question whatever and wherever you obtain market knowledge from. Oh and please forget paper trading - very little gained and most likely false confidence for the time spent.
Years and 95%+ probability of not beating the index on an unlevered basis. 99% probability of not beating the index on a risk adjusted basis. Still interested?
So which one are you in the website promo photo for the next meet at Bradley's? Good thing you didn't make it for today. St Patty's and all. I'm guessing 2nd from the right? I got an invite awhile back but I fly solo.
I think go to University is good choice. However, the real experience also important. I think it's should go together.
I strongly agree. See my earlier message post in this thread with info about top universities in the U.S., Canada and internationally that offers classes in trading, professional trading rooms, lecturers from top institutional trading firms and top private traders, internships, international trading competitions between the universities and many other things. Continuing, a lot of the worlds top firms and alumnus are donating millions just so that they can get their names on the wall at the universities and get early access to top students of trading.