What does a good beginner routine look like?

Beginners often trade in random bursts: open the platform, see what's moving, take a trade. A routine is the cure, but nobody teaches what a beginner's routine should contain.

What does a good beginner routine look like? — drawdown and recovery diagram
An equity curve during a drawdown and its recovery

Describe yours:

  • what you do before the market opens
  • how you pick the pairs you'll watch
  • how you close the day
What does a good beginner routine look like? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

Keep it simple enough for someone three weeks in. The journal guide fits naturally at the end of a daily routine.

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