Learn the basics of markets, assets, and order types
Choose a market to trade
Set a clear trading goal
Decide your trading style
Open a brokerage account
Verify fees, spreads, and platform tools
Start with a demo account
Build a trading plan
Define entry and exit rules
Set risk per trade
Use stop-loss orders
Use take-profit orders
Keep position sizes small
Manage leverage carefully
Analyze charts and price action
Use technical indicators if needed
Check news and economic events
Avoid trading on emotion
Record every trade in a journal
Review performance regularly
Adjust your strategy based on results
Keep learning and practicing
Never trade money you cannot afford to lose