you can learn the fundamentals of trading from outside sources but when it comes to practical trading, it is a completely different beast, which can be learned only through personal experience.
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Dislikedyou can't learn from books or videos or websites and forums only way is through go through way and trade by yourself and doing a lot experiments until you find your successful formula ... trade trade and trade until find something work for youIgnored
Dislikedyou can learn the fundamentals of trading from outside sources but when it comes to practical trading, it is a completely different beast, which can be learned only through personal experience.Ignored
DislikedI think one should definitely read books and refer online articles, tutorials and videos in order to expand one's area of knowledge in forex trading. You could also possibly enlist the help of fellow experienced traders and learn from them. However you'll notice biggest progress and improvements when you put all these learnings to application and start trading by yourself on demo/live accountsIgnored
Disliked{quote} I think so too. There is a wealth of information on the Internet about trading, but reading it is only the first step. Putting it to practice is the second.Ignored
Disliked{quote} I'll have to agree with that too. Reading books alone will serve no useful purpose unless we test our skills practically which is more challenging and rewarding.Ignored
DislikedI was just thinking about this... but where do MOST people learn to trade? Surely not these internet gurus selling courses for _____. Are books the best way to go? I was reading one where it said traders fail cause they don't invest in trading education... so what do you guys think is the best route?Ignored
DislikedSometimes books are not worth. I started trading after I study in free pipsology course which is pretty organized and helpful.Ignored
DislikedI was just thinking about this... but where do MOST people learn to trade? Surely not these internet gurus selling courses for _____. Are books the best way to go? I was reading one where it said traders fail cause they don't invest in trading education... so what do you guys think is the best route?Ignored
DislikedI began trading when the only way to gain an insight too trading was via books. The internet had not been invented at that time. My first book was Murphys Technical Analysis of the Futures Market. May I suggest you make use of youtube and search for Richard Wycoff or perhaps other methods you have heard of. Do not be seduced into buying courses take your time when choosing an approach as this will affect your trading life. Good luck NutIgnored
Disliked{quote} Oh oh oh ,,, what memories have you brought back to me nut hahahaha Yes and we used to draw charts on the old graph papers ,,, what great days they were ! ! ! ! . and not to mention ,, we had to wait till the end of the day to get the days open / close/ high / low to mark the daily bars on our charts hahahaha If only the new comers appreciate how much easier it is now days to get going in this game with the help of youtube and also there are many traders around who are more than happy to hep them. If there is one advise or suggestion i can...Ignored
DislikedIn a nutshell, only partially. Trading, like other human activities that do not inherently require an innate gift, is a learned skill. How do you become a doctor, for example? You get educated on the subject via books and tuition, then you go and practise until you get the hang of it, and finally you acquire experience and expertise over time. Trading is really no different. The difference is that wannabe doctors have access to plenty of high quality books and teachers on the subject; whilst, unfortunately, much of the stuff written and teaching...Ignored
Disliked{quote} Thinking about it perhaps paper charts may well be a good place to start trading.Ignored