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Hello everyone! My name is Matt and I am brand new to Forex trading. I have been reading up on trading Forex for the past month or so and I plan to start trading on a demo account soon. I’ve read through the investopedia forex walkthrough and I’m partway through the babypips school (for the record, babypips has WAY more information than investopedia). I am dedicated to becoming a full-time trader and I’m very confident that I can make it happen. Don’t worry, I have no delusions of grandeur or visions of “the big one” that will make me a millionaire over night. I know that it’s going to take a lot of time and work to become a successful trader, possibly years before I can trade full lot sizes. I can only start with about $1000 so I have a long way to go.

A bit about myself: currently I work full time at a college as a manager of a mathematics computer lab. I have a bachelor’s in Economics and I’m currently working on a Mathematical Sciences masters degree with an emphasis in statistics. I’m considering doing my thesis / proseminar about the Forex market.

Look for me in other parts of the forums since I will probably be asking a lot of questions!

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Welcome Aboard Matt,

Glad to have you hear. Looks like you have your plan all laid out and will systematically implement it. All the best to you. If you need anything please let me know. I do have extensive experience in teaching and trading Forex more than 26 years worth. I’ve been in the game a very long time.

I hope you have a magnificent day on PURPOSE!
FXALTareeq

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Hey Tareeq! Thanks for the welcome and the offer to help. I would definitely be interested to talk with you more and learning anything you’d be willing to teach me. I haven’t had much opportunity to speak with actual traders before now!

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Welcome.

That sounds like a very interesting thesis topic!

Good luck!

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Thanks pinkpips2! Maybe in 4-5 semesters when I graduate I’ll post my thesis or proseminar in the boards, assuming people are interested.

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Hi Matt! Welcome to our forex community and we appreciate the positive feedback on our School. Glad to know that you’re managing your expectations well while aiming for your longer-term goals. I think your background in math and economics will definitely be of great help in your forex journey. See you around!