Comments on: 1. Why Trading?

By: David Jenyns

David Jenyns — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:55:44 +0000

Hi Sitanshu,

Thanks for the heads up… I think I have them working again.

Please give them another try and let me know.

Dave

By: Shaina Bowlick

Shaina Bowlick — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:01:16 +0000

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By: sitanshu pujhari

sitanshu pujhari — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:32:34 +0000

hi David
I am quite a beginer for this. I tried to open the links that you have provided here under Actions but they are not opening at all.
Pls take necessary action so that we could reach your valuable informations.
Thanks

By: Irmawan

Irmawan — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:29:46 +0000

Thanks for inspiring me and opening my mind to understand better trading and making more profit for financial freedom.

Thanks

By: David Jenyns

David Jenyns — Sat, 07 May 2011 23:58:36 +0000

Hey Moshekha,

Thanks for your question… you can start with $2000 but don’t expect to make any profit – just look to breakeven. Remember, after brokerage, you’re already behind the 8 ball and you need to make that back before you reach breakeven (that’s one of the reasons it’s always harder to trade a smaller float). Use the experience as a chance to develop your skills.

I’m not saying you won’t do better than that but it’s good to start with realistic expectations. Typically I suggest people start with around $5000 minimum – that said, if you’ve got your heart set on it, don’t let me stop you… you could be the next Warren Buffett.

Your Trading Coach,
Dave

By: mosheikha

mosheikha — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:01:34 +0000

hi David,
first thanks for all this, it’s much appreciated
i am currently a student, but i want to make some money during the summer working for myself, do you think i will make some money, having in mind that i have never done it before ?? Also, I dispose of about 2000$, do you think it’s a decent amount to start with?
thanks

By: Fred Marderness

Fred Marderness — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:54:15 +0000

I’m very excited about having found you, David. I recently completed Van Tharp’s Home Study Course, so I already had Goals and Objectives written down, but I added more to answer the WHY question. I also have already read both “The Secret” and “Think and Grow Rich.”

I agree with you that our reasons for failure are often hidden from ourselves. It took me a long time to admit that I had conflicts within myself that caused me to go against what my mind knew to be wrong.

I also lack knowledge of basic trading techniques. I’m looking forward to what you present.

Mostly I’ve been frustrated by my fruitless search for a mentor. Most successful traders charge high fees to share insights and that’s not mentoring – that’s selling.

At the very least, I will consider you (along with Van Tharp and Tony Robbins) a coach who is honestly cheering me on!

Thanks

By: David Jenyns

David Jenyns — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:59:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing Andrea, you’re well on your way to reaching your trading goals. Stick with it, the rewards are worth it.

Your Trading Coach,
Dave

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:58:59 +0000

Hi,
i am Andrea from Italy. Here it’s easy to get caught by a job you don’t like, because this is a “country for old people”, and, sadly, if you are younger (I am 40, not young nor old) you can only stick to your job and be silent, because you have no possibility, if you already have one, to change it. However, several year ago I knew a trader (still a friend of mine) and understood the great beneficials of trading on line.
I want to:
1) No more make a job i dislike, or have to respond to a (often) silly boss.
2) Work at home, which helps me to put together my business needs with my family needs (and save a lot in dresses, transport, and all those things which are necessary to those who have a traditional job).
3) See my 6 year old son growing and enjoying teaching chess and board games to him (which wouldn’t be possible if I only got again depressed or ill for working reasons or because I have to work far from home).
4) Take care of my home and private interests of my family (an old uncle and my mother).
5) Help my wife, who is employee, with an additional earning of 200-300 € a month from trading, which will be easier and easier to gain, I am sure, as well as I penetrate deeper the foundaments of trading (I think I have already built a lot of them).
6) Enjoy life, which is also possible not only gaining more, but also spending less and saving. To be concrete: having at least one hour a day to play chess, and one additional hour a day to stay with family or help someone who needs help. All this wasn’t possible when I had a traditional job.

In my opininon, trading is not (only) a money question, but also a quality of time and lifestyle question.

That’s all, thank you for your attention.

Good luck.

Andrea

By: Tarrant

Tarrant — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:44:47 +0000

It is all good and well to stay positive to want to win, BUT nah after 5 years nah, FX trading are only for the super sly, I still have to be convinced that it is possible.
Nah, all lies.