Recent content by birchy

2) & 3) how about some URLs? Names? recommendations?

After learning about the PDT rules and the policies of tying up cash for 3 days after a sale, it makes no sense for me to try any serious day trading on a $4 or 5 K account. I had hoped to try it and see if I could make more than 25% return. Instead, I think I'll take most of the money and get a...

I was just about to post a similar query, as I would like to take the advice given to me here and back trade (did I remember the right term?) some strategies before using real money. I'm going to re-phrase the question and see if we can't shake out some more resources. First, I wasn't able...

How can we find out which brokers release the funds immediately?

First, "thanks!" for all the great info, it should get me throught the first onion layer a lot faster. Second, a basic question: are short positions for futures or margins or are they possible with simple accounts (assume IB as the broker). I'm still trying to wrap my mind around how this...

I am about to start trading and need some pointers to fast-track me. I have about $4-5k to play with, but not a lot of hrs/day. My intent is to try to catch four or five 20 to 30 cents gains (based on a $20 stock) per week. I'm not doing margins or options. I intend to focus on a few stocks...