Guides · Easy money, trading and scams: the truth
Is trading profitable for individuals?
In short: For the vast majority of individuals, no. European brokers offering CFDs must display the share of their clients who lose money: it often exceeds 70%. Studies of day trading show even worse results.
Why most lose
Fees on every trade, the spread between buy and sell prices, leverage, and competition from professionals with much faster tools.
Those who win
A small minority wins consistently, usually with a tested method, strict risk management and a lot of time. Some of a year's winners lose the next year.
The alternative
Long-term diversified investing does not require beating professionals: you simply benefit from companies' growth.