Trading Computers
--- help
financial traders
access financial markets to buy and sell various financial instruments like stocks, options, futures,
commodities and currencies (Forex). Using the trading computer and specialized software, these traders
connect to their trading accounts over the internet and watch and analyize the markets for opportunities
to seek profit from changes in the markets.
Good trading computers are designed to process the large amounts of data involved with market analysis
in a trading business. The computer can be a
trading desktop or a
trading laptop, but it should be able
to handle real trading environments and respond rapidly to the demands of the trading software and a
multiple monitor array. In additon,
the Trading Computer should be thoroughly tested to ensure that the computer components work together
with the software reliably.
Performance and reliability are key... for example some consumer grade computers and gaming computers
can be fast, but their system resourse can be stretched to the limit to save money and that can lead to
reliability problems. Trading is a business and a trading computer is a strong business tools designed
for dependable results.
Since the trading computer is a critical business tools, it may need to change as an individual trading
business evolves. Starting out, some businesses may have limitations that more estblished businesses
do not.
For example if your are traveling often, a
trading laptop
could be a good choice. Then when you start spending more time in your office a
multiple monitor array
could be added. Later, you might find you need to analyze more data and the power of
trading desktop
might be the ticket. As your business develops even more, you may choose to expand your monitor array
for better visibility. Later still, you might scale back your business for more personal time and a
smaller system could be right for you.
As trading businesses, technology and software change, the demands on your trading computer change.
Your trading business counts on your system's performance and reliability --- it is your
business tool, and it's
your "Life-line" to the markets.