Hello, I would recommend trading the Micros Eminis, they are getting a lot of volume and a lower margin request.
For trading platforms I would recommend:
-Efutures International: https://www.e-futures.com/futures-trading-software.php
-Sierra Charts: https://www.sierrachart.com/
-ThinkorSwim...
Take a look into emini futures. Emini S&P 500, has a lot of volume and volatility. It is good for day trading. You can go long or short. Do your DD on it to see if it is your fit. Good luck.
Try contacting cannontrading (https://www.cannontrading.com/). They are focus on trading futures.
As for starting capital, please make sure you are well capitalized to trade futures. It will give you some room to survive drawdown periods.
Yes, you are right. This can be a problem. Finding the right time frame for day trading could fix this situation. For day trading, it is best to trade 1 o 2 times a day finding the setups with the best odds.
I am not into penny shares but If you ever consider trading futures take a look at cannontrading. There are some good comments about them. Please do your own DD before making your move.
The foundation of day trading is learning the art of reading market price action and volume. Focus on trading just one instrument while you learn and read the law of supply and demand. This is the basic. Please do that first if you have any question you can come back here with more question. I...
Why not?. The markets are free to be played as everyone wishes to fit their best interest.
Regarding my figure as I said before, it is not a fixed number. It may vary depending on what you trade (volatility, performance bond, etc), how big you trade it, your trading style and most important...
My number to start trading the emini S&P 500 considering all details already mentioned including (trade as a business and make money, whilst paying for market data and pay your bills) is US$ 100.000 (minimum). This is my personal figure.
Take it slow. Patience, develop your own day trading method based on price and volume. This is the core of any trading. Also develop your risk managment system, this is a must to keep you alive day trading. I Wish you all the best.