I've been doing some background reading (and listening to Tyler's podcast episodes) to brush up on the basics. I've opened an Interactive Brokers account and am looking forward to getting started with learning the simulator and trading workspace. I'm a little torn because it looks like Tradovate might have some very user-/learner-friendly features (and is recommended by imantrading) but is only for Futures. Since I haven't settled on any particular instrument(s), going with IB seems like the best option for now. Looking forward to learning with Tyler and this group.

Is it just me? How is IBKR experience for you so far? I have to admit I am struggling with the IBKR platform. I just find it very difficult to absorb or process the information in the format that's used, or smoothly conduct a paper trade without having to click in and out of windows. Maybe its just my neurospicy brain, but does anyone else experience this? Im trying to determine if its worth it to perhaps pay a little more for a smoother, more user friendly platform designed for options; or should I suck it up and buckle down til I can really get it on IBKR? it seems like the general consensus is that they are the best, so I feel like maybe I'm missing something? Ive sorta been looking for standalone tools for charting and visualizing p/l curve on options, which i think would make it alot easier, but there's so much out there's, it's hard to filter. Any advice from anyone who has hit this wall?

Aloha everyone, i’ve always been so interested in learning and operating within the market… unfortunately equally as i intimidated by it. I hope to gain knowledge & confidence in order to grow here.

Hey everybody Enrique here 24 years old and trying to find a way out of my regular old 9-5 maintenance job pretty excited about being on this journey of learning how to become a day trader.

Hello everyone, my name is Geeta and as you can probably tell from the title of this post, I'm a new mom (5 months) and new to trading. Day trading is something my husband brought up to me several times (maybe more than I want to admit) and I always brushed it off until he finally wore me down. Yes, a win for team husband. I have zero experience in the world of trading and started listening to Tyler's podcast while making notes last month and I'm hooked. Team husband 2, wife... well I'll say this is a win for me too. Being a stay at home mom, I'm feeling empowered to take control of my own financial future and I'd like to empower more women to enter the world of day trading. Ladies, let's get it! I look forward to discussing more with all of my fellow members!