Submitted February 26, 2003, 3:25 PM
During what years were you an active day trader?
How developed were your computer skills before you day traded? What software did you use to trade? Did day trading affect your use of computers for things other than personal finance?
I had good computer skills before daytrading. I have used many software platforms including Realtick, TradeCast, CyberTrader, Redi+, and HammerTrade. Trading has not affected my use of computers for unrelated tasks or entertainment.
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What was your employment status before, and during the time you day traded?
I was a college student when I began trading. Trading has been my sole source of income for 3+ years.
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Did you day trade at work, at home, or in a trading office? How many hours a day did you trade?
I have always traded from home for all hours of the trading day, unless class interfered.
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Where did you access information for your day trading? Online or offline? From chat groups, message boards, websites, or other sources?
I am a self-taught trader, mostly learning from experience. I do read message boards but mostly for entertainment value and to make contacts in the business. I have also read many trading books, but none of which have helped profits.
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What has been the result of your day trading? Were you financially successful? How has trading affected your professional and personal life? What are your thoughts about your experience?
I love trading. There is no doubt that I will trade in some form or another as my entire career. I have been a profitable trader since 1999, with 2000 being my best year by far. At this time I make enough money to support myself and put a little aside for retirement.
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In addition to saving your story to the archive, may we post it to the web? (yes/no)
What is the highest level of education you have completed? (optional - will not be posted on the web)
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