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Shaan Stevens -How to Become a Forex Trader
Anyone with a little money and patience can become a forex trader. Despite the ease of getting into the business, there are a few steps you should follow. A hasty entrance into forex trading can lead to the poor house very quickly.
Let's examine the steps for becoming a forex trader.
1. Trading Capital
Forex traders do not need to have a lot of capital to trade due to being able to trade on margin. The average forex broker requires at least $300 to open an account and start trading. A good rule of thumb is to have at least $1000 to open a mini account, preferably $2000. This number might sound a little high for beginners, but this will allow you to trade with a bit of a buffer in case of losses.
2. Open a Demo Account
A forex trading demo account is an a trading account with monopoly money in it that is connected to the live market. Trades can be placed in real time and represent what would be true losses and gains if the money were real. Before you put 1 penny on the line with trading, you'll need some practice. A demo account will give you the ability to practice trading without the pressure.
3. Forex Training or Practice
Aside from practicing, you may want to seek some trading advice from a forex trainer or forex books. As a trader you will need to develop your own style and trading ideas, but in the beginning, it can be helpful to have some professional direction and recommendations. Forex is very daunting in the early days and some guidance can really help.
4. Become Profitable
Before you actually commit to live trading and money on the line, you should be able to profitably trade on your demo account or with paper trading. Your track record should be more than a few weeks, at least 3 months, preferably 6 months. It will be difficult to refrain from trading after you make those first few profitable trades, but experience really counts in forex trading. It's something that yo
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