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What You Need To Know Before Getting Into Online Trading Online trading is much more than a quick way to make some cash. It requires careful research and time, just like any other work.

By Ali Hasan

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Generally, people perceive online trading as something risky, that can make them rich in a short while; the many success stories of people making an income happen to be another reason many people develop an interest. However, online trading is much more than a quick way to make some cash. It requires careful research and time, just like any other work. People need to understand that keeping consistent is key, and while the results are surely rewarding, the work needs to be put in, not merely based on luck. Here's what you need to know before you step into this arena:

1. Do your homework Online trading can be taken up by anyone, but it is important to weigh everything, to safeguard investments, and invest capital rightfully. It is also advised to wait for low risk, high rewarding, and profitable trades based on supply and demand. When it comes to online trading, knowledge truly is power. Consistency is key, and what I want people to know is that online trading produces the habit of quantity over quality of trades. People also have wrong misconceptions about online traders, or the business- that you can be mega rich within days with a click of a button, out of sheer luck. This is merely a fantasy created by movies. Work is work, and while online trading provides the trader ease of flexibility and time management, it does require proper understanding, knowledge, and consistency.

2. Take calculated risks Risk management is always an essential skill for anyone, in any industry. Contrary to popular belief, no one becomes a success within a day, and if they do, it is usually the kind of success that does not last long because it cannot be maintained. Many people step into the world of online trading with the mentality that they can stop their office job, start with trading, and somehow make millions. This is unrealistic, and it is a negative mentality.

3. Learn and keep evolving Building slowly is essential. When someone has mastered the art of trading very well, all they need to do is check the chart once a day for few minutes, probably at the start or end of the day. Supply and demand traders that trade and invest based on weekly and monthly income have more low risk, high reward, and high probability of trading opportunities that yield greater results when compared with everyday traders. Trading weekly and monthly income results in higher probability trades when compared with everyday trading. This is not only profitable, but also more suitable for mental and physical health.

Related: Moroccan Startup WaystoCap Is Enabling Africa's Businesses To Trade Better

Ali Hasan

CEO, Evest

Ali Hasan is the CEO of Evest. Evest, a CySEC-licensed brokerage firm, offers a digital platform that gives investors a better opportunity in the online trading industry, offering self-trade service with high level of security, reliability and secured global licenses.

The company is founded with the vision of bringing trust and credibility to the world of online trading and finance. With this in mind, the company is aimed at seeking additional licenses from ‘top-tier’ regulators, including Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), as Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has very strict guidelines in place for obtaining a forex license, as well as for conducting forex business

evest offers 100% reliable stocks, with 0% commission and Islamic accounts; it effectively allows investors to gain income online by facilitating the formation of an established, stress-free portfolio.

 

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