Trading basics and trading style

What does ‘trading’ really mean

Trading is not tipping the direction of the market. It is systematic work with probability – a process where you look for situations with advantage (EDGE), manage risk and make decisions based on data, not emotions.
Every store is just one of many.

The goal is not to ‘guess’ the market, but to survive long enough for your advantage to be reflected in the numbers.

Profit is a side effect of discipline.
Risk control is your main job.
Success in trading is a process, not a moment.
Trading Style: Which approach to choose

Every trader is different — some people like the dynamic rhythm of intraday trades, others need peace and longer positions. Basic division of trading styles: