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Don't trade yet. You should save your money build up capital, and learn and read and study the topics here as much as possible. When you are ready the market will still be there. Investing in your education is the best way not to become a statistic. Good luck.

I agree 100%, but I gave this same advice in another thread last night, and was attacked and ridiculed for it. Sill, it may be worth OP's time to at least see the counterpoint to what I feel is sound advice...

Newbie Question about Day Trading I've been investing for quite a while, but mostly in mutual funds/options, and started trying to teach myself to day trade on stock games online based off the market. Since I am in college I was trying to be realistic, only investing around $7,000, …

Ya @wldman stop attacking. I go back years with Scooby Doo(Kevin),he is the man.

Trust me he knows this schtick. Time to right books Mutley,easy money.

I got his back.

In my book I just want to help with constructive and prudent and my friendly advice.

Don't get me wrong I'd never discourage anyone from learning and getting to a point where they can grow into a success, for me that's what places like this are all about. To help each other not lose all our money :-)