This book is intended for beginners who wish to discover trading and avoid classic mistakes, as well as intermediate traders wishing to structure their approach and refine their strategies in order to scale their profits.

Introduction

Why this book?

Trading is a fascinating discipline that attracts more and more investors, both beginners and experienced. However, many of them start without preparation and suffer significant losses. This book aims to give you a clear and structured approach to trading, by transmitting to you the essential knowledge and strategies to maximize your chances of success.

My journey and my mistakes in trading

Before going further, let me share my personal experience. Like many beginner traders, I made mistakes: lack of discipline, lack of a trading plan, approximate risk management… It is by learning from these failures that I was able to build a more rigorous and profitable approach.

Who is this book for?

This book is intended for beginners who want to discover trading and avoid classic mistakes, as well as intermediate traders wishing to structure their approach and refine their strategies.

The promises of the book

• Understand the basics of trading and how it works.
• Know how to analyze the markets and choose the right strategies.
• Learn how to manage your capital and minimize risks.
• Develop a winning mindset for long-term success.

Part 1: Understanding Trading

1. The Basics of Trading

• What is trading?
• Difference between investing and trading
• Types of financial markets (Forex, stocks, crypto, indices...)
• Market players

2. Trading Instruments

• Stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities
• CFDs, options and futures
• Algorithmic trading

3. Different Trading Styles

• Scalping, Day Trading, Swing Trading, Long-term investing
• Advantages and disadvantages of each method

4. Technical and Fundamental Analysis

• Understanding Japanese Charts and Candlesticks
• Technical indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages, etc.)
• The importance of economic news and macroeconomics

Part 2: Getting Started in Trading

5. The Trader's Essential Tools

• Choosing your trading platform
• Use a demo account to learn without risk
• Technical analysis tools

6. Build a Trading Plan

• Set clear goals
• Define a strategy adapted to your profile
• The Importance of Money Management

7. Manage Your Risks and Avoid Common Mistakes

• Top Beginner Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
• The risk/reward ratio
• Leverage: Friend or Foe?
• Case Study: A Beginner Trader and His Mistakes

Part 3: Becoming a Winning Trader

8. The Impact of Mind and Discipline

• The psychology of the trader
• Managing your emotions (fear, euphoria, stress)
• The importance of patience and discipline

9. The Importance of Training and Learning

• How to continue learning
• Useful resources (books, training, forums, videos, etc.)
• The interest of trading journals

10. Take Action and Define Your Progress Plan

• How to structure your learning
• The Evolution of a Beginner to Experienced Trader
• Set realistic financial goals
• Case study: A winning strategy in practice
• Case Study: A Costly Mistake and Its Lessons

Conclusion

• Summary of learnings
• Last tips before you start
• Encouragement and call to action

Annexes & Bonus

• Glossary of technical terms
• Checklist for a smooth start
• List of common errors and solutions

This E-book is inspired by years of practice, analysis, testing and error in order to pass on to you today the techniques that have proven themselves.

Relevant, precise and detailed analyses with concrete case studies.

At the end of the E-book you will have a glossary containing all the English words used in the trading world (Spread, Breakeven, Gap, Stop-loss, Bullish/Bearish...).