Newbie Help

Discussion in 'Trading Software' started by wjvc64, Dec 20, 2021.

  1. wjvc64

    wjvc64

    Hi All from the UK I've just started my journey into trading etc still in a simulator just now trying to find my newish and style to trading, looking to do some training courses next year, i really would like to start playing abiut with penny stocks etc but i cant find a simulator that has penny stocks..... as i enjoy the fast pace of it all like the game "TRADEOFF" are PS,s on specialist brokerages? any help would be brill from the trading masters :)
     
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  2. SunTrader

    SunTrader

    Not a master by any measure but there is one "smart" thing I did at the newbie stage (and ever since) is never fool around with nonsense penny stocks.
     
  3. %%
    invest PENNIES IN trading/investing BOOKS, UNLESS ALL YOU want is THRILLS............................................:caution::caution:
     
  4. Bugsy

    Bugsy

    I'd advise not paper trading. Rather, buy a single share of a stock. I dont care if its 10 bucks. If you have no skin in the game and just paper trade with nothing risked you will trade completely different.
     
  5. DaveV

    DaveV

    I agree with the other replies. Stay away from penny stocks. A penny stock is far more likely to go to zero than to double. If you don't have much money, it is better to buy a fraction of a good stock than to buy a penny stock.
     
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  6. Bad_Badness

    Bad_Badness

    Penny stocks are a different world. Don't bother unless you want to specialize in them.

    Find a particular area to focus on, stocks, options, futures, forex, etc. Then spend time developing a plan that is, for starts, 25% risk management, 25% trade management, 25% setup signal management, 25% psychology.

    Most people focus on a few things (e.g. trade setups), and forgo the rest. Truth is you need to be competent in a lot of different areas, versus only a few or one.

    Think of it this way, if you are building a starter car, you still need cheap brakes, steering wheel, windshield, wheels, engine etc. Just because it is a starter car and is not super slick or fancy, does NOT mean you can skip basic parts.

    Lastly become super competent in running your software. Know its limitations and quirks.
     
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  7. %%
    THAT's TRUE;
    but if some is interested in thrills\ more than profits, penny stocks could provide thrills:caution::caution:
     
    DaveV likes this.
  8. easymon1

    easymon1

    Why penny stocks?
    What comprises your "etc" bucket?
    Screw taking a trading course at LEasT for a while.
    Instead, Just Type Your Questions into a se like Duck Duck Go. https://duckduckgo.com/

    How to Trade Penny Stocks - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=How+to+Tr.../?q=How+to+Day+Trade+Penny+Stocks&t=h_&ia=web

    Do Not Trade Penny Stocks - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Do+Not+Trade+Penny+Stocks&t=h_&ia=web

    How to Trade with a Chart - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=How+to+Trade+with+a+Chart+-+&t=h_&ia=web

    How to Trade Fundamentals - https://duckduckgo.com/?q=How+to+Trade+Fundamentals+-+&t=h_&ia=web

    Explore any questions that cross your mind. A week or two of this will get you miles further than paying for a course at this point.

    What would you say belongs in a solid trading plan?
    https://elitetrader.com/et/threads/...solid-trading-plan.340340/page-4#post-5031706

    Break a Leg