Since there are so many trading methods and platforms, what is a good platform and trading system that I should investigate that would afford the best results with the least amount of risk? I understand there is substantial risk to this type of investment and one should not invest funds they can't afford to lose.

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I would say the answer is that you should exercise yourself as much as possible. For example, if you have a job currently, then get some time daily to exercise yourself for at least 6 months. One year also should be enough, if you study at least 1 hour daily.
Benjamin Franklin is know to have said: "Knowledge yields the best interest."
On the other hand, Socrates: "I know that I don't know nothing" :). -

I am quoting those 2, because there is one pretty popular hypothesis in the microeconomics that the markets are unpredictable and one can't earn more than the market itself. However, many people doubt this hypothesis(the hypothesis is called: EMH - google it...).

My advice though, leave forex unless you are multimillionaire.
Concentrate on stocks or at least forex options.

Also, don't think that any strategy on the internet can help you. Think of your own formula and try to apply it on a demo for a few months. If it works - invest small amount of money, then more and more...

Believe it or not - the advice above costs millions of dollars ;) - more than any book that you can buy on "strategies".

Good luck and happy new year ;).

How we can benifit from forex?

Q. I am going to invest & need your valuable suggestions.

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