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    HomeNewsOpinionHow long does it take for a trader to make a living from trading alone?

    How long does it take for a trader to make a living from trading alone?

    There are no shortcuts to success as a trader. Just as athletes train relentlessly, so must traders pay fees to the market over multiple cycles before joining the ranks of the successful ones 

    Vijay Bhambwani
    October 15, 2024 / 09:12 IST
    There is no substitute for time, experience and patience. Banish the thought that trading skills can be acquired like instant noodles
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