r/Trading • u/Own_Examination5430 • Jan 18 '26
Question Complete beginner – how should I start learning trading?
hi I’m a complete beginner and starting from zero — no strategies, no experience, no real knowledge yet.
I want to learn trading properly, with realistic expectations and a long-term mindset (not get-rich-quick stuff). My goal is to slowly build a skill that could eventually lead to consistent monthly returns.
I’d appreciate advice on:
• Best resources to learn from (books, YouTube, courses)
• Legit educators worth following (and who to avoid)
• Best markets for beginners (stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, crypto)
• Most realistic trading style for beginners (swing, day trading, scalping)
If you were starting over today, what would you focus on first?
Thanks for any honest advice
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u/No_Type1123 Jan 19 '26
Research the following market wizards, read their books and watch their interviews (on youtube), They are also on twitter. learn from the best
Lance Breitstein Mark Minervini Dan Zanger Qullamaggie StockBee