Preparation, execution, and the dissemination of valuable information based on experience are the keys to leading a successful day trading seminar. Day trading is a risky form of investing, so any day trading seminar aimed at teaching others how to do it should be honest and comprehensive. A presenter must remember that a presentation should be both engaging and informative when leading such a seminar. A day trading seminar that informs but does not engage the audience runs the risk of sending people into the market with a shaky grasp of the material.
The first and most important step in running a successful day trading seminar is to prepare. When constructing an accurate picture of what a day trader does, the presenter should be cautious. An overview of the basic elements involved in buying and selling stocks, bonds, and treasury notes should be given early in the day trading seminar, if not at all. A clear picture of the types of profits that can be made through day trading should be balanced with a realistic assessment of the high risks involved.
A primer on the benefits and drawbacks of day trading through margin purchases should be prepared by the presenter. The caveat that margin purchases for day trading raise the risk of an already risky activity to much higher levels should be included in this primer. The primer should also explain the benefits of margin purchases, demonstrating how they can significantly increase investors’ potential profits without requiring them to raise a large sum of money up front.
A successful and engaging day trading seminar requires the use of graphics. The PowerPointTM presentation slides are easy to make and will add value to the seminar. Because visual aids aid audience comprehension, a presenter should ensure that the PowerPointTM slides reinforce what the presenter is saying. Supplemental information can also be provided using PowerPointTM slides. Make sure the supplemental material is relevant to ensure that the audience absorbs it.
The majority of the day trading seminar should be devoted to teaching attendees how to build a reliable day trading system. A day trader’s success or failure is directly related to his or her consistent adherence to a proven trading system, regardless of luck. A presenter should describe in detail the day trading system that he or she employs to generate consistent profits. Anything less than a complete revelation of a successful system will only lead to failure among the audience.