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Home » Debunking the Most Common Stock Trading Myths That Exist Today

Debunking the Most Common Stock Trading Myths That Exist Today

March 17, 2022 By The Fortunate Investor | This article may contain affiliate links. For more information visit our Disclosure

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Will you have enough money to retire? Even if you have a retirement plan through your job, there’s a good chance you’ll want some extra cash in your golden years.

Stock trading is a great way to invest in your future; however, many people put off investing in stocks. Stock trading myths paint the entire market as volatile and impossible for newcomers to understand.

An intelligent investor can do quite well by trading stocks—and learning the ropes isn’t as hard as you might think.

Read on to learn the truth behind five common stock trading myths.

Myth #1: It’s Too Risky

High risk is the most prevalent myth about stock trading, and it’s also the most damaging. The idea that stock trading is a severe gamble has prevented many people from making their first investment.

While there are certainly risks in the financial industry, there are tools that make stock trading a safe bet.

Analytical tools like stock sentiment help you identify market trends, making it easier to know when to buy and sell certain stocks. If you’re interested in learning more about stock sentiment, you can read more here.

Myth #2: You Need to Be Rich

Another pervasive myth is that you need a lot of money to be a successful stock trader. The state of your finances has very little to do with whether or not you can invest.

Stock investment isn’t free, but it doesn’t have to be expensive; there are many affordable investment opportunities.

Financial advisors exist at many price points; check with your financial institution to see what assistance they can offer. Investment apps and other new technologies have made it more affordable than ever to break into stock trading.

Myth #3: Timing the Market Is Key

When you explore stock trading options, you’ll quickly hear about people trying to “time the market.” Timing the market is waiting for the perfect time to buy or sell a stock.

It sounds reasonable at face value; why wouldn’t you wait for the perfect time to trade your stock? The problem is that there is no “perfect” time to buy or sell. You never know precisely when the stock will peak or bottom out.

Countless stock traders have lost money by waiting for their stock to rise just a bit more. They think, “This stock is climbing; I could make a profit if I sell now, but maybe tomorrow it’ll be worth even more!”

Maybe that’s the case, or perhaps the stock will start to drop, along with potential profit.

In other words, don’t wait around hoping for perfect conditions. If you see a chance to turn a tidy profit, take it–you’ll earn more that way in the long run.

Don’t Believe These Stock Trading Myths

Stock trading myths hold people back, tricking investors into making poor decisions or preventing them from entering the market altogether. If you want to be the best stock trader, ignore the myths listed above.

Now that you know what not to do, you may be wondering how you should approach investment. Visit our investment blog to learn some of the safest, most effective ways to invest your money!

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The Fortunate Investor is the finance half of the husband and wife duo behind this website. Michael's finance and investment advice is rooted in an MBA and 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, banker, and manager in the financial services industry.
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