What You Can Ponder When Trading For A Living

By Peter Skonctuedt

Any experienced trader knows that trading for a living is not cheap. The capital needed to start trading is $100, 000. If you are thinking about starting the business with a lower amount, the returns earned every year will need to be considerable in order to be able to live. It will also be more tempting to take big risks that will eventually backfire on you. When you enter the business, consider yourself lucky if you make 20 percent after costs for an entire year. If 20 percent in returns is not enough to support yourself then you need to raise more capital first.

Showing a dependable return in conjunction with outstanding money management skills makes it possible for you to trade small and still land a position with a trading firm. Providing them proof of your skills will help them to decide to loan you the capital that you need to get started. No matter how much you love the market, doors will close in your because nothing replaces working knowledge and skills.

Trade in various market conditions and cycles before quitting your current job. Think about it like this: if someone approached you with only a little amount of experience in trading, would you give that someone money to trade for your account? I do not believe that you would. Develop a good record of profits and risk management long before you take the plunge to full-time. Get your mistakes out of the way and learn from them in the process.

Most businesses struggle during the first year. Your business will be no different. An adequate amount of your return will be spent primarily on equipment, commission and software alone. To be on the safe side, have funding available to live off of for an entire year. A spouse's income is going to be very helpful. Having this cushion available allows you to concentrate on your business and not on bills.

Now that you are an entrepreneur, the rules that pertain to businesses will pertain to yours. Be familiar with the market. Create a rock-solid strategy. Maintain a positive mindset and work ethic and be resourceful to achieve your objective.

When starting your own business there are tips for you to remember.

Trading is a team activity. Enlist family, friends and even classmates to assist in starting the business. The connection among team members and the excellence of the team are key factors for success. Venture capitalists may become a member due to their funding and connections. Create networks to learn more, to throw ideas around and for social support. Risk managers and traders with experience are available at professional firms. You are going to need your spouse's support as well.

You are going to be putting in long hours to get your product out there. Love and motivation of the market will be your driving force to create something from nothing. You have to love the market. If you try to work set hours, your business will fail. Your work is never done.

Falling short on funding and hitting a wall are all part of business. Be tough and you will make it through like others have.

Flourishing in the face of adversity, being passionate, hard-working, creative, and collaborative and a visionary are several of the traits that a successful entrepreneur exhibits.

When you think you are ready to move to the next level of venture capitalist, ask yourself some questions first. Would you provide funding to you? Can you develop a creative strategy in the market and make it happen regardless of the obstacles you may encounter? Are you simply trying to leave the 9 to 5 or do you really have the traits listed above? - 31876

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