In this video David discusses the mental hurdle of placing your first trade with any type of instrument, regardless if it’s in forex, stocks or commodities. Trading can seem daunting and complex and beginners can make mistakes when they open their first active position.

He takes you through the actual process of making that first trade, setting a stop loss to manage risk and the amount you should trade with at the start of your trading journey.

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