How to become a professional trader
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Learn the trading basics. ...
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Learn the advanced basics. ...
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Develop trading systems and techniques. ...
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Gain trading experience. ...
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Consider paper trading. ...
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Choose a reliable broker. ...
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Learn to focus. ...
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Understand risk management.
How to become a day trader
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Open a brokerage account. ...
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Ensure your account meets the equity requirement. ...
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Conduct at least four trades within five days. ...
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Verify that your day trades make up over 6% of your total trades. ...
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Consider joining a day trading firm.