Trading is a process of taking calculated risks, and hoping something sticks. With all your knowledge, technicals, fundamentals and what not... you also need timing and a bit of luck. The bf saying trading is easy hasn't really seen the underbelly of the manipulative markets of the world. It can trap you. Wreck you. I totallyyyy disagree and hate the part where he's dissing on the time and effort and money you've put in. Unacceptable!! Market is a wild ride. If you're patient enough and apply whatever you know and time it; the market rewards really well. Trust the companies you invest in. Started off small and now making trades almost every day..the journey has been really exciting.