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Day Trading Tools - Hardware, Software, and Services

Descriptions of all of the tools that are needed for day trading, including day trading computers, Internet access, trading and charting software, and brokerage and market data services. Each tool is explained in detail, with recommendations for minimum specifications, and examples of when and how the tool is used during trading.

Market Data

Description of day trading market data, with suggestions for market data feeds that are suitable for day trading.

Day Trading Brokerage

Description of day trading brokerages, and why direct access brokers are the more suitable than traditional brokers. Includes links to profiles and reviews of some of the most popular day trading brokerages.

Internet Access

Description of the type of Internet access that is most suitable for day trading.

Day Trading Computer

Description of day trading computers, including laptops and desktops, with recommendations for the minimum specifications that are suitable for day trading.

Telephone - Calling your Day Trading Brokerage

Explanation of why a telephone is needed during day trading, with recommendations for the best type of telephone.

Trading Software

Description of day trading software, including brokerage provided and third party software.

Charting Software

Description of day trading charting software, including brokerage provided and third party software.

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