Course Description

Trading is a business and just like any other business it requires careful thought and planning to set it up properly. This course covers some of the important decisions that must be made to start your trading business on the right track.

This course examines some of the key questions that must be asked and some of the key decisions that must be made prior to starting a trading business. The course discusses types of brokers and broker selection, trading platform considerations, data providers, tools and equipment decisions, financial goals, start up budget, readiness to trade and capital requirements necessary to fund a trading business.

The course also offers insights and evaluation instruments to help new traders learn about their potential aptitude for a trading business. It offers guidelines, tips and advice to help starting traders to get their business started on the right track.

Course Topics Include

• Advantages of a Direct Access Broker
• Trading on Margin and Margin Requirements
• Trading Plan and Capital Preservation
• Trading Hours and Trading Schedule
• Analyzing Risks and Rewards
• How to Choose What to Trade
• Identifying Personal Strength & Weakness
• Bookkeeping and Tax Considerations

Course Tuition

$325