Recent content by sharwei

Sorry about that. Didn't realize that was the default. I just changed it.

I guess what I said can be understood as not wanting to be a daytrader. Actually that is what I would like to be, but not one from home. The only reason I said no, is because there is no way in hell anyone would take me seriously if they think I really think I can just say "well I want to be a...

That is definitely something I would be interested in. Something I have even though about before. I am already over whelmed with all this information. But you have to start somewhere. What are these free downloadable trading platforms that you talk about? Where can I get them?

Well I might be wrong, but I assume when you say 'trader' you mean 'day-trader'. I definitely don't have the experience or money for that. I am not really familiar with all careers and positions in the financial world, but I have the desire to learn and be a part of it. I would assume stock...

I have great interpersonal skills, and I'm wasting them doing what I do now :( Which is partly why I want a career change. But sales involves actually believing in the product and knowing it very well. This is easy to do if you're greatly intersted in it and also believe in it....which I...

I am a Computer Science major and have been a software engineer for over 5 years now. So I am no dummy. I think I could handle the learning curve.....ha. You're right.....thinking=procrastinating. Thanks for the advice. Much luck to you.

I was actually thinking of doing that. But I assumed that no matter what position would be open, they are looking for experienced brokers. You don't think that is necessarily the case?

I have been interested and watching the markets for a couple months now and have been greatly intrigued by them and how you can make (and lose) money. I opened my first account through Scottrade last week and have made a couple of trades. I am actually interested in trying to find...