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Yeah, but happiness can't buy money.

I'm only doing about 100 round turns a month, so I probably don't have much leverage. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Posted before, I think, but appropriate for this thread. http://www.clickhereyouidiot.com

OEC has a demo that simulates the live platform well. It makes good use of a feature (that can be turned off, I think) that gives small text box hints for what your options are when you hover the mouse pointer over the DOM.

V, the markets can and will do anything, regardless of your conviction. Cash out while you still have some capital, start reading and after you have at least some idea of what you've gotten yourself into, maybe give trading a try with a "real" broker. Oh, and be prepared to lose money.

The commission rate is per contract. If you're planning to scalp intraday, I'm not the guy to answer your question. From what I've read on ET, the platform, data feed transport, hardware and broker back office issues are HUGE, and I'm sure there are other considerations. For intraday...

I moved to Open E Cry from IB last week, and I've been happy. They have their own DOME with no monthly charge. Commissions are higher than IB or others ($4.80 RT), but I've had no issues with the platform or the feed. Reviews here on ET are pretty good. That said, I'm a small fish. There are...

"What can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." True for religion of any type and true for trade touts.

Agree with "nothing". You'll pay your tuition with losses.

There is one use for paper trading, but it's not related to testing your strategy. Use simulation to learn every detail about how your platform works. New traders often have issues with order entry and trade management. In the heat of battle you'll want to be certain you know what clicks do...

Oh I agree, hence a low balance is maintained in the account. I also don't leverage all the way down to $500 (I use $1,000) which isn't available at IB.

I have an account at IB and just opened a new account at another firm to initiate an ES day trading strategy due to IB's high intraday margin requirements (1/2 the overnight).

"It's only a flesh wound, come back here!"

...and is he still long silver from around $7?