Where should a beginner begin?

[speedo]

I have known hundreds of people who trade for a living but I would only consider a handful of them traders.

 

[Cuddles]

If no one's mentioned it in 9 pages, investopedia is a good source for fundamentals. I've kind of been following Buffet's advice of going after strong companies with decent leadership but never really read anything by the guy.... May behoove to read up on FA I suppose.

 

[777]

An acquaintance with time on her hands and good head on her shoulders has inquired about trading. She doesn’t know where to start. I said I would get back to her tomorrow but, frankly, i’m at a bit of a loss. I know what she needs to know, but not clear on the optimal order of instruction. God forbid she should go about it the way I did, which was all wrong (indicator obsession).

So any recommendations for sound resources to get a beginner off on the right foot?

Begin with order flow? Support:resistance? Chart patterns? What...

Thanks

Does anyone either of you know currently make a living trading?

If yes, start there.

 

[SunTrader]

The right learning recommendation for anyone on any subject is only known .... in hindsight.

 

[murray t turtle]

Sir, there is a study that said women were better investors/traders because they didn't take as much risks and were more patient, two critical elements of successful trading.

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That can be part of a big edge, not having a male Ego LOL I also see some danger for original posters female friend-what is that?? Quote''she has a good head on her shoulders'' As they say in Chicago--the smarter you are the longer it takes Another female advantage, she may say like one-'' I've been afraid to get in the market, exspecting another 2008 crash.'' I told her, i know how you feel ,if i thought that, also i would not buy much ...... But really flash crash seldom happens, 2008 was a polar bear market

 

[Xela]

That can be part of a big edge, not having a male Ego LOL I also see some danger for original posters female friend-what is that?? Quote''she has a good head on her shoulders'' As they say in Chicago--the smarter you are the longer it takes Another female advantage, she may say like one-'' I've been afraid to get in the market, exspecting another 2008 crash.''

I "liked" your post just by way of saying "I'm glad you said all that, so I didn't have to".

 

[murray t turtle]

I "liked" your post just by way of saying "I'm glad you said all that, so I didn't have to".

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Good green pictures,+Ela.....LOL Another advantage of having a male ego, eveen though some punks/system sellers are not polite; most men are polite but blunt... Save enough bullets, so if an elephant comes by fire away- as UK fund manager says