day trading European markets 2011

[jorotz]

Hi all,

I've seen all threads about day trading European markets and I am still not sure if, today in 2011, this job is doable? Anyone that is day trading European markets for a living?
I've been trading North American markets for almost two years, but from abroad (Bulgaria) and this time difference is getting too hard on my family now. So I was wondering if I can switch to doing the same thing day time - European markets, instead of nights - what I do now?
I will appreciate every advise or information on this matter. Any prop firms, or any platforms you can do this from home - thanks a bunch in advance!

 

[SnakeEYE]

How can you trade America by nights from Bulgaria

 

[Laissez Faire]

You trade indices in US, yes?

Check out products from Eurex. You have many choices. Equity indices (Dax, EuroStoxx, etc) , interest rates, commodities, etc.

http://www.eurexchange.com/index.html

You could also start trading forex. The London session transacts more volume and averages a bigger range than the New York session, so trading daytime Europe should be an advantage rather than disadvantage.

I`m not sure who (if any) offers futures on forex though.

Anyway, I`m surprised that you even question if there is something for you to trade in Europe

There is also a sub-section in the forum on Eurex where you might find useful information.

Good luck!

LF

 

[FrankSlaughtery]

You can trade FX futures on CME. Here's an article from WSJ re the growth in this area (just email the article to yourself to get around the paywall). I prefer futures to spot for FX for a variety of reasons (transparency, counterparty risk, all in costs, etc.). There are a lot of sites that compare the diff between the two. Just google "futures vs spot forex". Hope this helps.

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110301-719095.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines

 

[jorotz]

Thanks for the info guys.

Well - by saying trading America by nights, i mean 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm bulgarian time, which is still tough on having a wife and a small kid at home.

About trading indices - yes, that could be possible - I have to look into that and see what are they charging you per trade , etc. I will check out the sites you have given me. I am just used to trading stocks and I was looking to find some stocks listed in Europe and I could trade with relatively small fees.

About FX trading - I am not into it that much and it is just different from trading stocks, but it is definately another possibility for day time trading.

Thanks again - I'll be back if I have any other questions or inputs.

Happy trading to you and talk to you later

jorotz