Here you'll find articles on topics that you should understand before you even think about trading, as well as some vital information about the process of opening a brokerage account and getting set up to trade.

Dennis Gartman's 15 'ridiculously simple rules' for trading
These rules were originally published in the October 1989 issue of Futures as part of a profile on well-known market guru Dennis Gartman.
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Setting Realistic Expectations
By Rick Thachuk
Starting off with unrealistic expectations will lead to frustration. Here are a few facts to dispel those unrealistic expectations.
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A Guide to Getting Started
By James T. Holter
The lack of education being a main reason trading novices fail at such a high rate, here are a few books and other sources for getting your feet wet.
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Developing a Trading Plan
By Rick Thachuk
If your trading success is going to be based on something other than chance, you must develop a trading plan of action. Here are some thoughts on price prediction, risk management and individuality.
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Getting your wings
By James T. Holter
Trade on paper before you trade with paper. Here's an introduction on the process of paper trading before you risk real money.
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May I take your order?
You have several options for getting into and out of a trade. Here are some tips on how to place buy and sell orders.
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Using Stop Orders to Enter Positions
By Rick Thachuk
Here's more on placing orders. This article focuses on using stop orders to enter positions.
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First things first
A few pointers on how you should go about selecting the markets you'll trade.
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Which Markets to Trade
By Rick Thachuk
Still not sure on what markets are for you? Here are some more guidelines for selecting the markets to watch and trade from the perspective of a new trader.
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Top 10 Cardinal Rules of Trading
Proven guidelines of master traders.
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So you've got a complaint, now what?
Your broker isn't always rights. Here are some steps to take when you need to fix brokerage errors.
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