⚔️ Level 5: Pick Your Market

Now that you know how to trade — it’s time to decide what you want to trade. Different markets move differently, and the one you choose should match your personality, schedule, and risk appetite.

🎯 Objective

Explore different asset classes and choose one to start focusing on. Learn how each one behaves and what makes it unique.

🌍 Market Categories

• U.S. Stocks: Public companies (AAPL, TSLA). High volume, news-driven, great for beginners.
• ETFs: Baskets of assets like SPY (S&P 500), QQQ (Tech), or XLE (Energy). Good for thematic plays.
• Options: Contracts that let you bet on movement, direction, or time. High risk, high reward.
• Futures: Leverage-heavy instruments that trade commodities, indexes, or currencies. Institutional feel.
• Crypto: 24/7 market driven by narrative, hype, and sentiment. Great for volatility junkies.
• Forex: Trading global currencies. Very technical. Huge liquidity. Open 5 days a week, nearly 24h.
• Collectibles: Sneakers, vintage tees, Pokémon cards, watches, art. Non-traditional, but real markets.
• Real Estate: Rental income, appreciation, and cash flow. Requires time, money, or partners.

🧭 How to Choose?

• Time: Can you trade during market hours or only after hours?
• Capital: Do you have $500, $5,000, or $50,000?
• Emotions: Are you a thrill seeker or a slow & steady planner?
• Interests: Do you like tech? Energy? Fashion? Global news?

There’s no “best” market — just the one you’ll show up for every day with curiosity and discipline.

🧠 Why This Matters

• You can't trade everything. Focus creates clarity. Choose one market and go deep.
• Each market has a different rhythm. You’ll find your edge faster when you understand its quirks.
• Your edge isn’t just in your system — it’s in the world you play in.