Complete Trading Course
What is Trading?
Trading is the act of buying and selling financial instruments (stocks, forex, crypto, etc.) to make a
profit.
Types of Trading:
- Scalping: Very short-term trades.
- Day Trading: Involves buying and selling within a single day.
- Swing Trading: Holding positions for several days.
- Position Trading: Holding trades for weeks/months.
- Investing: Long-term holding (not active trading).
Markets to Trade:
- Stock Market
- Forex Market
- Crypto Market
- Commodities (Gold, Oil, etc.)
- Derivatives (Options, Futures)
How Trading Works:
1. Open a trading account.
2. Analyze markets using Technical or Fundamental Analysis.
3. Place buy/sell orders.
4. Manage risks (stop-loss, take-profit).
Technical Analysis:
- Charts (Candlesticks)
- Indicators (RSI, MACD, Moving Averages, Bollinger Bands)
- Support & Resistance levels
Fundamental Analysis:
- For stocks: Company earnings, revenue, news.
- For forex: Interest rates, inflation.
- For crypto: Adoption, utility, regulation.
Risk Management:
- Use stop-loss
- Risk only 1-2% per trade
- Keep a trading journal
- Stay emotionally disciplined
Trading Strategies:
- Moving Average Crossover
- Breakout Strategy
- RSI Divergence
- VWAP Scalping
Tools You Need:
- Broker apps (Zerodha, Upstox, etc.)
- Charting software (TradingView)
- Financial news sources
Trading Psychology:
- Be patient and disciplined
- Don't chase trades
- Accept losses
Resources:
- Books: "Trading in the Zone", "Technical Analysis of Financial Markets"
- Websites: Zerodha Varsity, Investopedia
Always start with a demo account before trading with real money.