I want to ask, what is it that you consider the "investing perspective?" Unless you _never_ plan on closing out your position, then at _some_ point, you will ha

I want to ask, what is it that you consider the "investing perspective?" Unless you _never_ plan on closing out your position, then at _some_ point, you will have to sell (or cover, as the case may be). My point is, even if buy-and-hold investing suits your personality more than any other style, technically, you are still a trader. Or more specifically, if you want to learn to reliably make money more often than not, you are going to need to learn to think like a trader, even if you prefer to fancy yourself an investor. Things to note: This is going to be hard work. It will take time (years for most). Take notes on everything you think and do (keep a trading journal). You will loose money at first (consider it your "tuition"). Don't put too much weight on the publication date of a resource. Certainly, some specifics of market implementation have changed over the years, but as a whole, human nature (fear and greed) is the same now as it was when the first humans decided to build financial markets. I know you didn't mention books as a preferred learning source, but, IMO they contain the most condensed stores of knowledge by the most reputable people (read: retired and/or independent) on this subject. Here's my list of recommendations: High Probability Trading by Marcel Link How Technical Analysis Works by Bruce Kamich How to Buy by Justin and Robert Mamis (out of print; worth every penny) When to Sell by Justin and Robert Mamis Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas (don't underestimate the importance of getting your psyche under control!) Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques by Steve Nison Market Wizards by Jack Schwager (these are well worth reading) And of course, the timeless classic, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre Good luck!