[Soultrader]

Hi syamster,

In day trading stocks, you need $25k which will give you $50k buying power. In futures you get more leverage.

With $50k... I am sure you can find stocks that will give you $1 a day. But you need to consider the risk. 1-2% is not impossible. But because of your high expectations you may take more risk for gain. This can turn out positive or can lead to financial suicide.

If you have a strategy that is already tested and works... go for it. With $40k - $50k capital... getting $600-$800 a day is very realistic. Just make sure you control your size.

But with just $10k.... this is pretty unrealistic.