If you are new to trading, it is all about your education, and getting through the education period with you account still intact (if you lose all your money, you cant trade anymore).
I have heard many new members say this over the years, and almost all blow up their account (pretty quickly), and are no longer members.
Just go slow to start with and learn, the markets will always be there, and you are really vulnerable when you first start out.
Drop into the Forex forum, and check out
@sharks37 , he is a very level headed and sensible member with a science background, who now trades professionally.
Full time 'day trading' is a really tough gig (possibly the toughest), and requires skills that many don't have.
It takes a lot of time and effort to become successful, and generally - the more effort you put in, the better will be your success (so if you thought professional trading will be really easy, think again). The XJO thread is another with day traders you could learn from.
You will probably need to learn trading skills, and chart reading skills in particular, and both take some time.......
There is also a short term trading, and day trading forum on Hot Copper to check out, along with the education forum, so use the search button and have a good look around.
And don't just blow up your account before you are properly educated.
cheers
