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While I've seen threads on monitors, how many some the traders here use, stands, and video cards, I didn't find a discussion as to what is typically on these screens. As a beginner, I think it would be very helpful to know the logic or reasoning when deciding what to depict on a monitor, or multiple ones. While I'm sure we'll get differences in approach, I'm sure there will be some commonalities too.
I've seen were some here use one or two monitors, while a good number utilize 3 to 4, and then some have set-ups with many more. Once I understand how this real estate is being used by experienced traders, I'll then have a better idea as to how I might go about my set-up...
As a guess, maybe some here use each monitor for an instrument, like one for the ES, another for NQ, etc... I'd be curious to hear the approach taken. And then, what's typically on these screens. I envision to 2 to 3 charts of various minute and tick increments and a ladder?
Thanks in advance for sharing. And, if there is a more relevant forum, kindly move it there...
Thanks for the reply. So, the screen is all chart, or do you have any other info / data? I know you said just a chart though... I see that your two favorite instruments are TF and 6E. Do you trade multiple instruments a day, or just one? Last question, if you don't mind sharing, what is your indicator of choice? Mostly curious if it's on the chart, or something below it...
Mickey - thank you. Pictures speak volumes... I spent a few minutes looking at your screens, and I can only guess as to the color-coding, but this does help. What size monitors (cm is fine), and typically, do you watch 2 instruments on your 3 screens?
I trade mainly TF. When I was younger and healthier I traded 6E from 2 am to 6 Am Central and traded TF from 8:30 to 3:15 Central. Probably contributed to me being old and decrepit now. (I told ya about the heart attack...right..)
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