Chapter 2: Trust a broker? Are you crazy?

In this chapter, you will learn that:

• It is essential to set up your trading business professionally before you make your first trade. You don’t need to trust a broker, financial planner or any other sharemarket professional. You can do this for yourself and achieve the lifestyle you deserve.

• Most people choose end of day data, but short-term traders may lean toward combining this with real-time data. Do not choose the cheapest option — data is as important to traders as oxygen!

• Your choice of charting software should be determined by your trading needs.

• It is essential to invest in your education. There is simply no better way to learn about the market than by reading books, attending seminars ...

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