Recent content by Ratbag

Thanks again Richard...I'm prepared to take the time to learn and therby not lose too often!! :cheesy: If you have a minute, please could you take a look at the question on charts that I put on the other thread...entitled Stupid question of the day? many thanks again, RB

Richard, Where can I read about scans and how to set them up? Sorry, another numpty question.....

Please bear with me... OK. I was reading the thread by FTSE Beater on the basics of trading anfd I opened one of the links that he put in for BAY (British Airways)... Of course (I know now) when I opened the link, it showed a chart for today, not for when he made the post. The thing is that...

Thanks timsk... I don't want to cause a problem here but I was rather put out by that post... OK...I have a couple of questions but I'll put them on another post... :D RB

Sorry, what are you saying is spam? If you are implying that these posts are spam then I resent that remark. I stumbled upon this site whilst looking around the web at sites to do with trading. If you think I'm wasting time then just say so and I'll leave the forum. No problem. I wouldn't want...

Big thanks to Richard for your lengthy but welcome explanation of the attractions of the US market. And thanks also to timsk for your contribution. The situation for me is this:- I work full time and I sometimes need to travel abroad for my job. I also can't get home before 7pm. I have a wife...

Thanks Jack. I'll take a look at those. Good point Mr. Charts...I'll take a look at that option too. Can I practise on US stocks?

Thanks Jack. I'm not sure I want to do spreadbetting but more trade in actual shares. I would like to parctise first though. Any good sites for that? Also is there any free charting software available or do I need to pay to get something half decent? Cheers RB

Dear all, This is my first post and a chance to say a quick hello to you all. I have never traded in my life but I am interested in looking at it. The situation is that I have a full time job, so day trading is out of the question. I'm only now starting to get to grips with some of the jargon...