What Is Trading?
There are many definitions and introduction to trading in the web.
I'm sure you already know what trading is. It is making money in the stock market or any market through the buying and selling of the instrument. Perhaps you have a friend who trades the stock market or you know someone who trades forex. So, you would already have an inkling of what trading is.
Anyway, let us bring you to understand what trading is and what trading is not.
Trading is:
What trading is not:
I'm sure you already know what trading is. It is making money in the stock market or any market through the buying and selling of the instrument. Perhaps you have a friend who trades the stock market or you know someone who trades forex. So, you would already have an inkling of what trading is.
Anyway, let us bring you to understand what trading is and what trading is not.
Trading is:
- Making consistent amount of money in the stock market or any market using a proven strategy
- Buying stocks and holding them for a short period of time. Usually less than a few months
- Careful selection of stocks to buy or short with precise entry and exit plans
- Trading can be done full time or part time
- You do not need a lot of money to start trading
- Trading can be a full source of income or a second source of income
What trading is not:
- Is not a get rich quick scheme that will make you millions tomorrow
- Buying or selling stocks based on feelings, rumors or greed
- A hobby where you dabble and hope to make some money
- The right education
- A proven strategy
- Good money management