paulrockhopper
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OK a brief resume first,
I have followed the markets for about 4 years and traded a little bit with moderate success.
Basically now I want to add to my living from it.Im fortunate in that I work from home so would be able to monitor the markets for 7-8 hrs a day if required.
I dont expect to be rich but would like to earn a modest living. Anyhow I have acruded afund that as you say I can afford to lose (UH oh!!!)
It seems the way I feel I should do this is using FTSE futures or similar although I like the look of the ftse. I have read a no. of books on TA and trading itself and feel mildly informed.
What would the users of the board recommend re DA brokers,software, charting etc
It is my hope to round trade about 4-5 positions a day or less dependant on the markets
What would people see as a reasonable fund size to trade the above, from my lowly ambitions.
I think Ive developed a few v.basic systems whilst paper trading, re stops and anticipated profits which basically revolve around v.modest expectations of profit coupled to lowish risk, but Ive no doubt these would have to be altered in the real world!!! :cheesy:
As regards simulators is there one that I could use for say the next 6 months before trading it for real so I feel I know it backwards.
Anyhow any help greatly appreciated, just great to see a board with so many friendly people all too willing to give their time and advice for nothing.
Paul
"If it doesnt kill ya, it'll make you stronger"
I have followed the markets for about 4 years and traded a little bit with moderate success.
Basically now I want to add to my living from it.Im fortunate in that I work from home so would be able to monitor the markets for 7-8 hrs a day if required.
I dont expect to be rich but would like to earn a modest living. Anyhow I have acruded afund that as you say I can afford to lose (UH oh!!!)
It seems the way I feel I should do this is using FTSE futures or similar although I like the look of the ftse. I have read a no. of books on TA and trading itself and feel mildly informed.
What would the users of the board recommend re DA brokers,software, charting etc
It is my hope to round trade about 4-5 positions a day or less dependant on the markets
What would people see as a reasonable fund size to trade the above, from my lowly ambitions.
I think Ive developed a few v.basic systems whilst paper trading, re stops and anticipated profits which basically revolve around v.modest expectations of profit coupled to lowish risk, but Ive no doubt these would have to be altered in the real world!!! :cheesy:
As regards simulators is there one that I could use for say the next 6 months before trading it for real so I feel I know it backwards.
Anyhow any help greatly appreciated, just great to see a board with so many friendly people all too willing to give their time and advice for nothing.
Paul
"If it doesnt kill ya, it'll make you stronger"
