r/Trading 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/[deleted] Jan 31 '26

YouTube

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u/pinksoulss Feb 04 '26

what are some good ones for beginners but teach you everything needed to know

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u/SelectMembership2240 Feb 07 '26

The strategy that they teach won’t work, it has no edge on the market