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How do I Learn Online Trading?

Diane Goettel
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Updated May 17, 2024
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There are dozens of ways to learn online trading, from studying a few books on the topic to taking part in a series of courses about online trading. Choosing among these methods is a personal choice based on time, money, and one's particular learning style. There are, however, a few key ways that many people learn online trading whether they are learning from a book, a set of DVD lessons, or a professor. These three methods are simulation trading, shadow trading, and small trading. They all allow students of online trading to get their feet wet in the real world of online trading or in a simulated online trading platform.

To choose the best method to learn online trading, first consider the amount of time and money that can be dedicated to this effort. Those who have plenty of both may want to consider enrolling in a program that includes a series of courses in online trading. These should be taught by professors of economics, business, and finance.

Those who have time but a bit less money may want to enroll in online courses. This usually requires a similar amount of time investment but are more affordable. Those who are short on both time and money may want to purchase a few texts on the topic. But be sure to get the most recent editions of such texts in order to get the most up-to-date information about online trading.

Before investing any of one's own money in the stock marketing, it is good to make use of simulation trading and shadow trading learning methods. This is a good way to test concepts and theories related to online trading without taking any financial risk. In order to learn online trading via simulation, one participates in a program that allows him to invest imaginary money in the stock market and track the progress of such investments. Shadow trading is a process of following the actions of a certain investor and watching the results of these actions.

Some people use shadow trading as a way to invest their own money, but this should only be done by those who are ready to take financial risks. Once one has completed a significant amount of study on this topic, it may be time to begin small trading. Small trading is a process of investing small amounts of money in the stock market.

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Diane Goettel
By Diane Goettel
In addition to her work as a freelance writer for WiseGEEK, Diane Goettel serves as the executive editor of Black Lawrence Press, an independent publishing company based in upstate New York. Over the course, she has edited several anthologies, the e-newsletter “Sapling,” and The Adirondack Review. Diane holds a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. from Brooklyn College.
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