Successful trading is an art that requires information, out of the box thinking, financial literacy and strategy to make profits from the stock market. The attributes which make up a successful trader include the ability to identify market trends, respond to market changes with insight and an acute sense of risk management. Understanding the fundamentals of trading and the trends which drive market prices is key to successful trading. The first attribute of successful traders is knowledge of the markets and what drives them. This includes being familiar with the different financial products, risk levels and the financial laws which govern how markets function. Understanding the different supply and demand factors which cause market fluctuations is essential to successful trading. Knowing how to read market trends and interpret the data which drive them is a must. Traders must be aware of the developments in the markets, geopolitical and economic trends, as well as domestic and global f...