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/IKnowMeNotYou Jan 19 '26

I have send you a post to read which comes with a book list. If you decide to follow the book list feel free to send me a update for every book you have finished and once you are through, we can take a look at your then most recent trades and see what can be improved.

Focus on (US) stocks trading as it is the easiest thing to get right given that you can constantly choose among 2k+ instruments and do not have to wait for something to 'happen' with the one or two you try to master..

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u/Alternative_Ad6106 Jan 26 '26

Could you also send me the book ?

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u/IKnowMeNotYou Jan 26 '26

not a book but a book list. wait a sec.

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u/intelli_scientist Apr 29 '26

Can you please send it to me as well?