The amount trading should be started with varies from trader to trader. This video explains the actual concept of initial capital required.
This question is always asked by newcomer & there is simple answer to these questions because it varies from trader to trader, as everyone income & savings levels are different. So, there is an exact logical approach to this question which is elaborated in this video quite well.
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