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What is the learning curve on trading futures?
Posted on 8/12/20 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 8/12/20 at 8:17 pm
I’m starting to do some of the think or swim exercises on trading futures. Does anyone here trade futures? Seems like a great way to make money in the evening, once you know what you are doing if you don’t have much time during the work day to day trade.
This post was edited on 8/12/20 at 8:18 pm
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Posted on 8/12/20 at 8:35 pm to LSUneaux
yes. i did it with paper charts, newspapers, TV tickers and a phone 20 plus years ago when i started. no computer or anything. used to call a broker. much easier now.
I took a course and taught myself how to trade. also read TRADING BY THE BOOK by Joe Ross. Book costs about 100 bucks but is worth it. good luck.
I took a course and taught myself how to trade. also read TRADING BY THE BOOK by Joe Ross. Book costs about 100 bucks but is worth it. good luck.
Posted on 8/12/20 at 8:54 pm to LSUneaux
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Seems like a great way to make money in the evening, once you know what you are doing if you don’t have much time during the work day to day trade
I don't do futures because I am a conservative investor (so I may be corrected by the people who are expert) but my perception is futures traders should not be unable to respond if a stock abruptly charges in value. I suppose if you have failsafe outs for your options that problem is mitigated.
Posted on 8/12/20 at 8:56 pm to molsusports
A lot of the YouTube videos I've seen of people sharing their screens focus on Nasdaq Futures. I don't care to play oil and coffee futures.
Posted on 8/12/20 at 9:17 pm to LSUneaux
my friend. I learned on YouTube. free and great service. Robinhood trading options have been very great and fun for me
Posted on 8/12/20 at 9:30 pm to LSUneaux
Don’t trade futures unless you want to be “on call” 24/7. Amateurs lose money probably 95%+ of the time in these markets, especially Forex.
Posted on 8/12/20 at 9:37 pm to GeneralLee
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especially Forex.
i'd definitely suggest he AVOID forex.
he can trade the other stuff though. i prefer metals, meats, softs, and grains.
Posted on 8/12/20 at 10:07 pm to LSUneaux
There are tax advantages to trading futures over equities- just fyi
Posted on 8/13/20 at 7:57 am to LSUneaux
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What is the learning curve on trading futures?
Everyone is different but likely years (if at all) to become consistently profitable if your trading in and out like a day trader. Trade paper until you're consistent....then cash (small) until you can control your emotions.
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