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As the economic crisis continues, investors are having a big challenge in the markets. For buy-and-hold investors and mutual fund owners, many portfolios are down 50% or more. And then, on some days there is a big upswing, such as today when the markets are up 6%. But there’s one class of investor that can easily profit from these volatile markets.

Enter the short-term trader. The daytrader or swing trader will open up a position and then close it after a short period of time. They can often sell a stock short, which means they make money as the stock goes down in price. As the markets go up and down with high levels of volatility, it becomes easier for short-term traders make money. And this is especially true for markets that are going down, as in the last six months.

However, trading requires diligent practice and commitment to learning to become proficient. It’s very easy to open up an online account with a few thousand dollars and start trading. But it’s more challenging to actually make money consistently. That’s why we always recommend getting the necessary resources to succeed at trading. This means books, CDs, seminars and online training. There’s no guarantee that someone can become a successful trader in a short period of time. However, anyone who is committed and learns from successful people can become a successful trader.

Amidst the massive layoffs, business uncertainty, and economic turmoil, perhaps this could be a good time to learn become a trader. Many people who have lost their jobs have plenty of time on their hands and are looking for better ways of making money. And many people who are concerned about losing their job now feel motivated to learn a new skill that will provide more financial security. Perhaps trading is such a skill.

One of the great things about trading is that people can learn at their own pace. They can study before they go to work or when they come home, or even during lunchtime. Another benefit is that it is not necessary to watch the market throughout the day. Using limit and stoploss orders, it’s possible to enter trades before going to work and they will be automatically executed during the market hours without any human intervention.

Anyone who is committed to investing the time and effort it takes to become a successful trader will succeed. Part of this investment is in learning what not to do. In a previous post, I reviewed the Top 7 Mistakes New Traders Make.

These times of economic crisis has been challenging for millions of people. And millions more are afraid of losing their house or their job. Now that we are faced with the real need to find new ways of making money, perhaps this could be a good opportunity to learn a new financial skill such as trading.

This is the sixth post of a series about how the down economy is good for your finances. The previous post is A Wake-Up Call for Personal Finances. The next article is Now Could Be a Good Time to Purchase Assets.

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1. The Top 7 Mistakes New Traders Make
2. What is the Difference Between an Investor and a Trader?
3. What Are the Hidden Opportunities of a Down Economy?
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