New and looking for input

[littlebu]

I realize there are a million new guy threads and have been looking over them, but it's hard to keep them all straight. I am mostly looking for book help as there are millions of them too. What do you all think about:

Swing trading essentials by Jon Markman
Getting started in Swing Trading by Michael Thomsett
Day trading and swing trading the currency by Kathy Lien

Also is there a good paper trading site? I would like to paper trade for at least 6-8 weeks to ensure what I am doing is working. Thanks

bu

 

[Hoggums]

I realize there are a million new guy threads and have been looking over them, but it's hard to keep them all straight. I am mostly looking for book help as there are millions of them too. What do you all think about:

Swing trading essentials by Jon Markman
Getting started in Swing Trading by Michael Thomsett
Day trading and swing trading the currency by Kathy Lien

Also is there a good paper trading site? I would like to paper trade for at least 6-8 weeks to ensure what I am doing is working. Thanks

bu

I've never read any of those - but I can recommend Swing Trading by Marc Rivalland. His book covers plenty of practical advice on how to trade the markets.

Marc Rivalland.com

 

[fibonelli]

The Master Swing Trader: Tools and Techniques to Profit from Outstanding
Short-term Trading Opportunities by Alan S. Farley

Any decent broker will provide a demo account for you to practice on.

 

[littlebu]

Thanks Hog and Fib for the suggestions. I was just looking into brokers today. Any recommendations on which to use? I would like to paper trade for 4-6 weeks but would like to make the paper account the same place that my real account will be when ready so I am familiar with the interface etc. Thanks

 

[jetsociety]

For paper trading software, go through the first step of signing up with thinkorswim Home - Stock Option Investing - Stock Option Trading - Online Trading Stocks and Options, click on the email validation link in the email that they send you then login to their website and you will have access to their Paper Money trading software either web based or download and install. I think the download version to run on your own computer is better.

Jet