Define an objective and risk limits
Before acting, define what you want to learn, what instruments you understand and a loss limit compatible with essential needs. Avoid borrowing or risking essential funds in hopes of quick recovery.
A learning plan is not a profit promise; it is a set of rules that can be reviewed when mistakes arise.
Keep a decision journal
Document the reason for a decision, its risk size, outcome and compliance with your plan. This helps distinguish execution mistakes from uncontrollable market conditions.
Use a demo account to understand the platform and order types. Never assume its results will repeat with real capital.
Accept uncertainty
A method may work for a period and then fail. Past performance, simulated or real, does not guarantee future results.
For a beginner, understanding risk and knowing when to stop matter more than increasing trade frequency.
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