Paper Trading Penny Stocks
If you’ve decided to start trading penny stocks you may be excited to jump right in and get started, but this can be a mistake. It is best to start paper trading so you can learn this market and make mistakes without them costing you a lot of hard-earned money. These stocks are very different from traditional stocks and although there is a lot of hype about the possible success in this market, there is a learning curve and it is better to learn through practice.
Paper trading is a good idea for anyone who wants to start trading stocks. It will provide you with the ability to go through the motions of buying and selling stock to see how you would do if you had invested real money into them. To get the most accurate picture of how you would do, it is important to track everything including fees, limit price and exit price. Take this seriously and use it as a tool to help you learn and prepare for the real thing.
There are a few specific things to consider when you get started. Continue reading