[MadMarketScientist]

Good point on futures. One thing I liked as well is doing a tax return. When I was a very active stock day trader years back I had to report every trade -- I'm sure these days brokers make that easier -- back then it was a real pain. Still, you have to make sure you account for all the rules, whereas with futures (and forex) I've always found reporting gains (or heaven forbid losses on the tax return far easier.

Not saying that's a reason of course to pick one over the other - but it's a nice benefit.

[TDEMT]

If you want to "day trade" and like the idea of daily gains, no overnight exposure and no "settlement" period, consider eminis......

K1

[WorldTrader]

I am looking to trade weekly options...so I can trade APPL at $300 and not take a big bite out of my trading capital. Does anyone have much info or input on Weekly options?
BW

[KalixMOR]

Futures should yield more profit then stocks, at least from my experience

[MadMarketScientist]

If many are like me maybe they weren't even that aware of weekly options. Thought I like the sounds of it! Something that has to go on my "to-do" list for sure.

MMS

[BrianE]

One key with day trading is focus. If your basket of target stocks is too big, then you spend a lot of time looking and not so much doing. I have heard that getting a 'feel' for how the stock moves is a great idea. With a big group of targets, you won't be able to get that feel.
Think about picking a single emini or a forex pair to look at and use to check out your system.