| Here is a graph that I would like to share that shows the (amount in your account) based on (round trip commissions) i.e. how much you need to make on a trade to breakeven. Commisions are based on TDAmeritrade account. A typcial green horn opens an acount close to 5k, and isn't aware of a realistic target for there trade to atleast break even on there commisions. Not knowing this will result in a draw down over time and a decreasing profit and loss over a extended period of time, and not to mention if you lose on the trade. Having an objective consistent proven target with a small account size is crucial to success. |