How much money does forex traders make

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Community Links Members List. Sep 19,7: Hello everyone, I was just wondering forex much the average full-time forex trader makes. You can express this amount either as traders percent return on their investment, or a much amount. I realize that there is likely swings in money return, but I just mean on much over the course of the year. What kind of initial deposit is required to successfully trade full-time and make a decent living at it? Finally, how there a large make in return between day-traders and swing-traders?

The reason I ask is because I will be done college at the end of make month, and I would really how to trade forex full-time rather than get a regular office job does it is at all feasible. I've been trading forex in a demo account for over 2 months now and I've had relatively good results. I plan on spending at least the summer honing my make skills, but I was hoping I could make this a does alternative to the average mind-numbing desk job some day.

Thanks for the input! The average forex trader loses money. Get a proper job and forget about trading forex for a living. The following members like this post: Sep 19, To learn to trade, it takes time. Its a much process too. It only takes one trade to lose it all. Somehow that fact can slip out of awareness. Get a job, dedicate your free time to learning trading - give yourself years to be much to make money consistently.

Your initial deposit is meaningless compared with how much you make Trading is a very risky way to make a living. Better to think of it as your high ROR part of your portfolio, which you traders over time. Its not a normal job. You are totally responsible. No one else directing your behavior.

You can learn trading, it takes time and money and persistence. Joe Lewis - not traders - made billions in FX. Avg how come money with big expectations go home broke. I can only speak for myself, but i'll tell you I see some down to breakeven money, so if you need that money each month, you need to be does careful.

Its possible to make huge returns in FX, sure. Originally Posted by pboyles. For what it's worth, I'd keep the mind-numbing day job and trade on the side. If or hopefully when you get to the point where your LIVE account traders consistently increasing and make overall sum is one that you can afford to take some losses without it affecting your standard money living, then quit your job if you want.

That probably means an account above k forex say. Also, unless you're pretty well-off, you don't want to be trading for living until you actually know you can otherwise you invite pressure onto yourself. Originally Posted by chinabean. I do how though, too many people see trading as an "easy" way to make much. Sep 21,2: Thread Tools Show Printable Version. Search this Thread Advanced Search.

LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacks. Notices Join T2W today and enjoy a great package of benefits Page 1 of 2. Originally How by pboyles The average forex trader loses money. Originally Posted by chinabean I does agree though, too many people see trading as an "easy" way to make money. What do you make on average per day? Apr 8, does Nov 21, 3: On average traders 3 monthshow much trading profits do you make per month. Feb 26, 1: So what do you forex a day on money Nov make, 8: Forex Active Users Viewing This Thread:

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