As with any new career, there is a lot to learn as a novice in day trading.

Not only will you need to pick what to trade and how much capital you’ll need, but you’ll also need to purchase the necessary equipment and software, decide when to trade, and, of course, manage your risk.

Here are some pointers to get you started on your trip on the right path.

Choosing a Trading Market for the Day

Profits can be made in any market. As a result, it frequently comes down to how much funds you require to get began. Don’t try to master all markets at the same time. This will divide your attention and make it more difficult to produce money. Instead, choose one market to concentrate your learning. When you learn how to make money in one market, it is much easier to learn how to make money in other markets. So, please be patient.

You may have a market in mind, but here’s a quick rundown of the backdrop. It all boils down to what you want, but also to what you can afford.

The foreign exchange market, where you trade currencies like the euro and the U.S. dollar (EUR/USD), takes the least amount of capital. Starting with as little as $100 is possible, although starting with more is suggested. 

Today trade, you’ll need a few fundamental tools:

Laptop or computer

It is ideal to have two monitors, but it is not needed. When you run your trading program (described below), the computer should have enough memory and a fast enough processor to avoid lagging or crashes.