Where to start?

[KyleB]

Hi,

I am new to the Stock Trading game and i am looking for some pointers and advise in this new field! I have been trading in the Forex market so i understand some basic stuff however im not sure if it relates.

I have a lot of questions so please bear with me!!

1.)Which software is recommended for trading (i have been loking at Sharescope) or do you recommend trading online?

2.) If i am planning to trade shares in the short term (3 days to 3 months) what should i be looking for in my software package or trading company (end of day service, 15min delay prices or real time prices)???

3.)Where can i find course that i can take (UK), i dont mind paying and have plenty of time, where i can learn about the fundermentals and all the jargin etc... I realise it may take some time?

4.)Any other tips for a newbie???

Thanks for your times guys!

 

[SanMiguel]

Hi,

I am new to the Stock Trading game and i am looking for some pointers and advise in this new field! I have been trading in the Forex market so i understand some basic stuff however im not sure if it relates.

I have a lot of questions so please bear with me!!

1.)Which software is recommended for trading (i have been loking at Sharescope) or do you recommend trading online?

2.) If i am planning to trade shares in the short term (3 days to 3 months) what should i be looking for in my software package or trading company (end of day service, 15min delay prices or real time prices)???

3.)Where can i find course that i can take (UK), i dont mind paying and have plenty of time, where i can learn about the fundermentals and all the jargin etc... I realise it may take some time?

4.)Any other tips for a newbie???

Thanks for your times guys!

You should get real time prices whatever, most would offer that now.
I believe Sharescope is good but I haven't tried it - it's mainly for finding and shortlisting stocks that you can trade.
Try this:
http://www.trade2win.com/boards/software/8886-software-guide.html

 

[Hollu$]

3.)Where can i find course that i can take (UK), i dont mind paying and have plenty of time, where i can learn about the fundermentals and all the jargin etc... I realise it may take some time?

4.)Any other tips for a newbie???

Hello...and welcome to the world of the markets

As for trying to find a course...a lot of people do seminars, sometimes they can be free.
I recommend looking at a gentleman called Robbie Burn's - he offers seminars several times a year.
His website is:-
http://www.nakedtrader.co.uk/seminars.htm

Also a good idea to read his book as it gives a good coverage for beginners. I read it and loved it. It is factual but comical at the same time.

And remember one thing when you make your first trade:-
"Never Trust A Man In Sandles"

 

[raysor]

Hi,

I am new to the Stock Trading game and i am looking for some pointers and advise in this new field! I have been trading in the Forex market so i understand some basic stuff however im not sure if it relates.

I have a lot of questions so please bear with me!!

1.)Which software is recommended for trading (i have been loking at Sharescope) or do you recommend trading online?

2.) If i am planning to trade shares in the short term (3 days to 3 months) what should i be looking for in my software package or trading company (end of day service, 15min delay prices or real time prices)???

3.)Where can i find course that i can take (UK), i dont mind paying and have plenty of time, where i can learn about the fundermentals and all the jargin etc... I realise it may take some time?

4.)Any other tips for a newbie???

Thanks for your times guys!

It depends how you are going to trade. Some traders watch the price second by second on the way in and way out. Therefore they need level two real time and a dealing platform where they can get iside the price etc. Other folk look at the fundamentals, calculate a rough price for buying and for selling and don't become a slave to the price screen. Depends what you feel comfortable with.