Forex, indices or shares: which did you start with, and why?

Plenty of people reach forex through other markets, and each market teaches different habits. Indices teach patience with trends; individual shares teach the pain of company-specific news.

What's your story?

• the market you tried first
• what forex does better or worse for you
• which market you'd suggest to a complete beginner today

There's no right answer, and hearing the trade-offs from people who've tried both is more useful than any sales pitch.