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Between the lines of your post I can see that in an unconscious way you're looking for approval to go for it. You can do it with no risk at all with a trading simulator at the beginning . Challenge yourself with some goals, ( e.g. 200 trades in a particular instrument: index, stock, bond...

Well , there are a lot of themes through this thread. IMO some far from trading rules . There's a lot of talking on methodology , strategies, common sense, fundamentals, etc , which calls my attention. Apparently traders don't have serious rules or simply they don't want to disclose them ...

Even we're walking away from the main topic I'd like to say that : Probably I'm not interpreting this correctly but from my point of view I don't agree with that affirmation ( bold). Institutional money surely makes the 70 % of the money flow in to the markets however they are not the...

Man !! Congrats for your new boat !!

I'm impressed. Still I don't understand why some people still believing that trading is an IQ dependable activity. Likely, I don't understand why people get surprised by the statistics of 90% or 95% or whatever the numbers are. Fellows , are you professionals in another field ? Have you...

I'd like to add two more questions... 1 - How can you get 5 elephants into a mini Cooper ?? 2 - How much is the half of 2 plus 2 ? Give them a try. I'll post the answers on monday. OK !! OK !! 1 - If your answer is 3 in the rear , 2 in the front. Wrong answer...

The Complete IDIOT'S Guide to Options and Futures. by Scott Barrie Don't be fooled by the title of this book. Even you won't learn how to trade through its pages you'll have some basic ideas on futures after you finished it . Its a good starter. The exchanges web sites are good places also...

You bet. ET is great. Is very helpful watch all the threads and the controversies that arise in some of them. I used to swing trade stocks , however nowadays I'm giving a futures day trading a try, thats probably why my eyes are on fire, long time of the day stalking , a new habit for me...

Thx ES , all those tips are great. Time to make some adjustments. BTW , did you solve your video card trouble. Working already with the Samsungs LCDs ?

get a chair with armrests and get an ergonomically correct set up. Michael B. Another golden tip!!! Dont' ignore it!!! I have a luxury executive chair that can be set to both recline and to be fixed forward. I've never got it in recline mode, it's extremely comfy and I never have...

That's positive. All my backgrounds are black and the bright settings in my samsungs are at the lowest level. I'm pretty convinced that my major problem is staring at the monitors for a very long periods of time, thats the issue I've have to work out in the first place although a...

Thx again to everyone that have posted. Very useful info and ideas so far. Definitely should be a balance between the gear ( Monitors) the workstation layout and illumination and the answers to your body calls ( eyes rest). I'm concerned because it's getting harder and harder for...

Thx . BTW once in a while I also wear some shades and they help. And you're right about the cost of replace all the CRTs. My ideal set up is five , probably start with 2 and make it progressively. Best.

Somebody else with suggestions, recommendations or advice ?

LOL !! Yeah . I still preparing my breakfast on them , no need for a microwave yet !! :D

Very good information in the link. Thx NihabaAshi

Thanks to every one for the insights so far. Definitely I agree that's not only a monitor issue but other factors in the right use of the displays as vision angle, distance from the displays and correct seat positioning , room illumination , I've take those in consideration already...

OUCH ! Please don't whip me if I'm recalling a wasted topic. I'm concerned about the eyestrain I've been feeling lately. I still using my Samsung SynMaster 19 inch 900 IFT CRTs because they have great resolution and they're like a "work horses" however my eyes get tired , forcing me to take...

Dear Friend MarketSurfer, With all respect , why are you assuming that all the traders is this community are US citizens ? There's people all around the globe flying around here... However the issue is not taxes evasion or money laundry but tax reduction or advantages. Even inside the...

As far as you get the right advisory from the right people is nothing illegal .The matter is follow the right steps according to laws in this regard.