I have to think newbie when I see these threads. Can you make a good return, of course! For cripes sake year after year there is the hedge fund guy who make a ridiculous return on alot more. The key is doing it year after year. Most make a 1 or 2 year return then have the big drawdown. I have a plan, and I think it is easily scalable to over 100mil., but I'll see when I get there, as a whole lot have thought the same before me. I have expanded from my daytrading to swing, but as I go I'm extending to more position, using equities and options. Make a plan and stick to it. I admit easier said than done, but it is the way to a fortune, and retiring to set up a foundation to give it all away.