Investment Risk Warning
Investing and trading involve risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Only invest money you can afford to lose. This is not financial advice - consult a professional.
Investor & Trader
Build wealth through strategic investments and trading
Investing and trading can generate significant wealth, but it requires capital, knowledge, and emotional discipline. This track covers both passive investing strategies for long-term wealth building and active trading for those who want to be more hands-on. WARNING: This involves risk of loss - never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Time to Income
6-12 months
Startup Cost
$1,000-$25,000
Income Range
$500-$50K/month
Difficulty
Hard
Education First
1-3 monthsLearn fundamentals, technical analysis, risk management
Paper Trading
3-6 monthsPractice with fake money for 3+ months
Small Live Account
OngoingStart with money you can afford to lose
Develop Strategy
3-6 monthsFind an edge, backtest, document rules
Risk Management
OngoingNever risk more than 1-2% per trade
Scale Gradually
OngoingIncrease size only after consistent profits
Trading platform
Charting
By Mark Douglas
Mistake: Investing without learning
Fix: Spend 3+ months learning before real money
Mistake: FOMO buying
Fix: Have a plan, stick to it regardless of hype
Mistake: No risk management
Fix: Never risk more than you can afford to lose
Mistake: Emotional decisions
Fix: Remove emotions, follow your system
Mistake: Overtrading
Fix: Less is more - quality over quantity
Mistake: Ignoring taxes
Fix: Understand tax implications before trading