How to Start Trading Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide

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Hey first-time trader! 👋 I still remember my first trade in 2018: bought 10 shares of Yes Bank at ₹310… you know the rest 😂 Fast forward to 2025, I now trade full-time + teach 8,000+ students. Here’s the exact step-by-step that turns confused beginners into confident traders in 30–60 days — without losing their shirt.

Step 1: Get the 3 Mandatory Accounts (Takes 30 Minutes)

  1. Demat + Trading Account Best for beginners 2025:
    • Zerodha (₹200 brokerage lifetime free)
    • Groww / Upstox (100% free delivery)
    • Angel One (free + ₹20/order for intraday)
  2. Bank Account linked (Savings, no need salary account)
  3. UPI ready (for instant fund add)

Pro tip: Open with Zerodha → use Coin for mutual funds later.

Step 2: Start with Paper Trading (Zero Risk)

Before spending ₹1:

  • Download Neostox or Moneybhai → ₹1 crore virtual money
  • Practice 30 trades → learn candlesticks, stop-loss, target I force every student to make ₹5 lakh virtual profit first.

Step 3: Learn Only These 4 Things First (Ignore Everything Else)

  1. Candlestick basics (green = up, red = down)
  2. Support & Resistance (price bouncy levels)
  3. Volume (confirms the move)
  4. Risk Management → never risk more than 1% of capital per trade

Free resources 2025:

  • Zerodha Varsity (free PDF + quizzes)
  • Power of Stocks (YouTube – Subasish Pani)
  • Trading in the Zone (book – ₹299 on Amazon)

Step 4: Your First Real Trade (Under ₹5,000)

Start with delivery trading (not F&O yet): Example strategy that still works in 2025:

  • Buy Nifty Bees / Bank Bees ETF on Monday dip
  • Sell after 5–8% gain
  • ₹5,000 → ₹400–600 profit in 3–15 days Zero STT, zero stress.

Step 5: Graduate to Proper Strategies (After 50 Paper Trades)

Beginner-friendly 2025 strategies:

  1. Swing trading → 3–15 days hold (5–15% profit)
  2. BTST (Buy Today Sell Tomorrow) → ₹20/order brokers
  3. Cash segment + SIP in stocks → ₹2,000 every Monday

My students average 18–24% yearly with just these (beating 95% of mutual funds).

Step 6: Tools You Actually Need (Most Are Free)

  • TradingView (free plan enough)
  • Streak (Zerodha) or ChartInk → scanners
  • Sensibull (free option chain)
  • Screener.in → find strong companies

Step 7: The Golden Rules That Save Lakhs

  1. Never trade with borrowed money/emergency fund
  2. Use stop-loss EVERY single trade
  3. Start with ₹25,000–₹50,000 (not ₹5,000)
  4. Keep trading diary (Excel) → review every Friday
  5. Take 1 day off every week (burnout kills accounts)

My First 6 Months Real Numbers (2019 → copy this)

Month 1–2: Lost ₹8,400 (tuition fees) Month 3–6: Made ₹1.46 lakh net Now 2025: ₹4–7 lakh monthly (full-time)

Start TODAY:

  1. Open Zerodha/Groww (takes 15 mins online)
  2. Fund ₹10,000
  3. Buy 10 Nifty Bees at Monday open
  4. Join my free Telegram beginner group (link in bio)

Drop “START” in comments — I’ll send you my exact 30-day beginner checklist + screener links! 👇

Disclaimer: Trading and investing in stocks involve substantial risk of loss and are not suitable for everyone. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The examples and returns shared are personal experiences and not typical. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose. This post is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing. Trade responsibly!

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