How long does it take to learn how to trade stocks?
Some claim it only takes a few weeks. Others say it takes months. And some people say it takes years.
So who is right?
How Long Does It Really Take To Learn How To Trade Stocks?
Well… I’m going to start this article with “It depends…”
… but I promise that I will give you a VERY definite answer on how long it really takes to learn how to trade.
Here’s why I say “it depends:”
There are SIMPLE ways to trade, and there are more complicated ways to trade.
In a nutshell, it depends on 3 factors:
- The instrument you want to trade, i.e. stocks, options, futures or forex.
- The analysis method you want to use: fundamental or technical analysis
- The timeframe you want to trade: day trading vs. swing trading.
Let’s talk about each of these in detail:
What Do You Want To Trade?
The easiest instrument to trade are stocks, and here’s why:
Stocks are easy to understand:
