Recent content by IvoryOctopus

Also, I happen to have access to a ThomsonONE analytics account. Is there anyway I can use this to learn about trading or using it in my trading?

I'm pretty sure that when you say "trading" and "investing", and "swing trading" and "scalping" you're noting the difference between as the length of time a position is held right?

Right, sorry, I should have clarified that I'm definitely in school for a separate career path and primary goal like I should. My fascination with the market fuels my desire to familiarize myself with it. By developing skills and a better understanding of trading I hope to use it potentially as...

Hey thanks, I really appreciate it. It's motivating and encouraging to see someone closer to my age involved in trading as first hand as your site can get. (I really have never met anyone in person other than at my local Scottrade branch knowing anything about or being involved in trading, which...

What would you say defines a 'successful' trader?

Admins please delete my three most recent posts before this one, is there some sort of delay between posts sometimes?

If I'm not mistaken, that's sort of what I've been able to barely piece together but was unsure. It being based on judgment I mean. Of course as good judgment is based on being well educated as well as informed and adequate experience, and I believe those three things are exactly where I'm...

Thank you two! I'll definitely look at it.

Where would you suggest looking? I can only think of online broker branches? I live on the west coast if that matters, in northern california.

So pretty much, I'm young, ignorant, and in many cases naive. Even moreso when compared to many of those that have been involved in the market for many many years. But where do I go and how do I shorten this gap? I've been interested in trading for quite some time, and yet I feel like there's...