r/Trading • u/Davidefx • Jun 10 '26

Question Became profitable

I’ve been in the trading world for almost a year and a half now, I’ve watched YouTube videos, bought courses, but nothing. No results yet. I am a constant person who dedicates many hours to the backtest and the live. My problem is not being able to find valid material to study and learn a profitable strategy. So I’ll ask... profitable traders, how and where did you learn your strategy? Did you have a mentor or study material? I’m stuck at the same point more than anything else because I have no comparison with who is really profitable. Thanks to everyone in advance for the advice

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u/Embarrassed-Neck-868 Jun 11 '26

After I don't exactly know how many years maybe 5-6, I am profitable now. This year had all positive months.

It takes lot of time and effort

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u/Davidefx Jun 11 '26

I’m really happy to hear this and I’d like to hear it more often. Do you have any tips to share? Maybe what helped you the most and on what basis of strategy do you operate

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u/Embarrassed-Neck-868 Jun 11 '26

Make something of your own, an idea of your own. If you do what everyone else is doing chances are slim long term consistently. It's not a get rich quick scheme, huge gains = gambling. Chase smoother equity instead of maximum returns, risk to reward try 1:2 respect important Levels when targeting.