Trading Roadmap (Beginner to Advanced)
Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1-2)
Goal: Understand basics of the stock market and trading types.
- What is trading? (Stock, Forex, Crypto, Commodity)
- Difference: Trading vs. Investing
- Market Participants (retail, institutions)
- Types of Trading:
- Intraday
- Swing
- Scalping
- Positional
Resources:
- YouTube: "Stock Market for Beginners" (channels: Pranjal Kamra, Neeraj Joshi, Groww)
- Book: "The Basics of Stocks" by J.L. Lord
Phase 2: Technical Analysis (Week 3-6)
Goal: Learn to read charts, patterns, indicators.
- Chart types: Line, Bar, Candlestick
- Timeframes: 1min, 5min, Daily, Weekly
- Support & Resistance
- Chart patterns: Head & Shoulders, Triangle, Double Top/Bottom
- Indicators:
- RSI
- MACD
- Moving Averages (SMA, EMA)
- Bollinger Bands
- Volume Analysis
Tools:
- TradingView (free charting tool)
Trading Roadmap (Beginner to Advanced)
- Zerodha/Upstox Demo Account
Phase 3: Fundamental Analysis (Week 7-8)
Goal: Understand how to analyze company fundamentals (for long-term trades).
- Balance Sheet
- Profit & Loss
- PE Ratio, ROE, Debt to Equity
- Earnings Reports
Bonus: Learn about news impact (e.g. RBI announcements, US Fed decisions).
Phase 4: Trading Psychology & Risk Management (Week 9-10)
Goal: Control emotions, manage risks.
- Position Sizing
- Stop Loss & Take Profit
- Risk:Reward Ratio (Ideal 1:2+)
- Avoiding FOMO, Overtrading
- Journaling trades
Book:
- Trading in the Zone - Mark Douglas
Phase 5: Practice & Strategy Building (Week 11-14)
Goal: Apply knowledge using a strategy.
- Backtest strategies
- Try Paper Trading (virtual money)
- Build 1-2 working strategies (Ex: RSI + MACD strategy)
- Track performance weekly
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Platform for Paper Trading:
- TradingView (paper trade feature)
- Sensibull (for options practice)
Phase 6: Real Trading (Month 4 onwards)
Goal: Start small, learn from real market.
- Open Demat account (Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One)
- Start with Rs.500-Rs.1,000 trades
- Review daily performance
- Stick to your risk rules
Skills to Build Alongside
Skill | Why It's Important
------------------------|--------------------
Excel/Google Sheets | Track trades, create strategy sheets
English Reading | To understand financial news, books
News & Event Reading | Track market-moving events
Patience & Discipline | Crucial for long-term success
Timeline
Total Timeline: 3-6 Months (for strong foundation)