Hong Kong, Sept. 7 -- The world of stock market trading is undeniably filled with aspiration. A similar interest caught Manish Hathiramani's eye when he was 13. Today, a technical analyst and index trader with Deen Dayal Investments, if there's one thing Hathiramani has learned over the course of the past 20 years is the importance of practising the art and nurturing the skill. "Practice makes progress," especially when you take up trading as a career choice, he says.

As a portfolio manager via his venture, Hathiramani gave us some rudimentary dos and don'ts for first-time and new traders.

Do your homework

The thumb rule of trading is to make sure you are well-prepared. Good homework will equip you to face the qualms of the market. Con...