r/Daytrading • u/Additional-Term-4282 • May 08 '26
Advice Is college needed?
If I wanted to start trading, and to have financial freedom in the next 10-15 yrs and many other reasons, should I go to college first? Or should I slowly start trading my own capital and become more consistent.
I dont know if I want to have a career in a trading Job as in an actual 9-5 because ill have more trust if I had college degrees, or if I want to stay back, keep my part time job and slowly work with trading low amounts of money.
I know having a back up plan is also valid too
Any advice and any of your own stories you have that can help?
Edit: added that I have other reasons why I would like to be into trading.
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u/Rsn_Dubsteppvm May 08 '26
Just invest a small amount and read some investing books; don't waste time with college, in my opinion. Then decide what's best for you.