Recent content by Gibbersome

Yes, but here in the US, we go through grueling and underpaid residencies. I've made ~$50k for the last 4 years and thinking about a fellowship that will pay me $60k for 2 more years. After that I won't really have to worry about money. Yes, if you can call it trading. I tried to buy low and...

Volcube looks awesome, but $1089/yr, a bit expensive for a novice.

Lol, maybe not wanting to gamble all of it away. I would like to have a retirement when I'm 50, and at the current rate it's been going...I'm better managing it myself and learn something on the way. I'm scared of moving money out of my account and into an IRA. Would like to get some practice...

Umm, it's my retirement account. I'm not sure what's so weird about that...does everyone here have a big retirement account? Also, you do realize they are free, right? On a more productive note, what brokers have good paper trading platforms? And can I access them even without having a trading...

I've been looking for a good papertrading site to get back into trading. I'm in my late 20s, a doctor who is towards the end of residency and wanting to play around with my measly retirement account. I found out about Tradermob via another forum (reddit) and it was a pretty easy setup, and...

Woooah, looks like somebody went to Yale. Yes, it's a travesty that top schools have so much money and continue to collect lots more through their endowment...but most universities do put that money to good use such as research.

Eeeep! 25k?!

What do you think about Investring and Tech Analysis for Dummies?

Wow, I wish I had used the search button before starting a "I'm a newbie, help me" thread.

What would be a good amount to start out with?

I wonder how much you lose before you start making some profits.

OMG, any quick way to learn trading basics? Like in 3 books or less?

Hi Justin, I'm actually in the same shoes you are. I posted a few days ago here: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77451&perpage=6&pagenumber=1

Wow, thanks guys for all your help! I had a concern though: as much as I'm interested and eager to get into trading, I don't want it to become my main source of income. Rather a hobby to delve into. Have any of you been able to trade part-time and be successful?