Sohail Mehmood

💡 1. Understand the Basics


Before trading:




Know the difference between investing and trading — investing is long-term wealth building, while trading is short-term speculation.


Learn key terms: short selling, margin, stop loss, risk/reward ratio, position sizing.





🧠 2. Focus on Learning — Not Just Earning


Start with paper trading (using simulated accounts) on platforms like:




TradingView


ThinkorSwim


Interactive Brokers demo




This helps you practice without losing real money.



📊 3. Simple Beginner Strategies

A. Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)

Invest a fixed amount regularly (e.g. monthly) into quality stocks or ETFs — reduces the impact of volatility.

B. Trend Following

Buy when the stock is above its moving averages (like 50-day and 200-day) and sell when it breaks below them.

C. Support & Resistance Trading



Identify price levels where a stock repeatedly bounces (support) or gets rejected (resistance).


Buy near support, sell near resistance — only after confirmation with volume or indicators.



D. Swing Trading



Hold trades for a few days to weeks.


Use technical indicators like RSI, MACD, and volume spikes to time entries/exits.



E. Avoid Shorting Early On

Shorting can be profitable, but risky — your potential loss is unlimited.

Instead, focus on learning how to recognize overbought setups and manage risk first.



⚙️ 4. Risk Management Rules




Never risk more than 1–2% of your portfolio on a single trade.


Always use stop-loss orders.


Diversify across sectors or asset types.





🧭 5. Long-Term Investing Alternative


If active trading feels too complex, consider:




Index funds (like S&P 500 ETFs — VOO, SPY)


Dividend-growth stocks


Nuclear energy ETFs (if you’re interested in Cameco’s sector)

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