Mindset & Psychology

How to Start Investing: 5 Things to Know Before Opening a Trading Account

Review five considerations before opening a trading account, including personal readiness, available capital, risk tolerance and the approach that may suit you.

By Kru Kook (Krittiya Khunabrimas)

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Many beginners enter the market hoping to earn returns, but they may not yet know which investing approach suits them. In this clip, Kook uses key questions to help viewers understand themselves and consider their investment path.

1. Key Lessons and a Trading Mindset

When considering how to start investing and what to ask yourself before entering the market, a trader's first task is to prepare psychologically, accept risk and follow a plan consistently.

💡 Key takeaway from Kru Kook:

Disciplined trading is presented as an important part of building long-term stability in an investment portfolio.

2. Steps for Putting a Trading System into Practice

  • Analyze the chart and relevant factors before entering a trade.
  • Calculate risk per trade and keep it within 1–2% of the portfolio.
  • Record trading statistics and use them to improve the system over time.

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About the Author

Written and edited by Krittiya Khunabrimas (Kru Kook).

Full-Time Trader with 14+ years of experience · 2019 DW06 trading competition champion · Guest speaker for leading financial institutions and brokers.