How long does it take to learn how to become a profitable trader?
So many people claim it takes years. The duration of the learning curve depends on how much time is spent, and how focused one is in their efforts to learn.
It's quite simple really. If you spend only a few hours a week, and are constantly distracted with your job/family etc then it will take much longer, than if you devote yourself to it full time. Same as if you go to school part-time or full-time, the duration is quite longer or shorter depending on the route you choose.
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Of course, there are many factors that determine whether one would be able to learn to become a trader, whether in a long time or short time. But I truly believe the biggest factor is how determined and focused one is.
If you are not setting any goals, as to where you'd like to be with your trading, and don't know what it is that is holding you back from success, then you have to figure some things out, set some goals, and know what your weaknesses are, meet those goals, overcome your weaknesses - then you'll be on your way to success...
