A Day Trader is an exciting role which many people consider looking into as a sideline or part-time hobby before they commit to it full time. This is often how many successful Day Traders start out.

While it’s not that difficult a path to get started on, there are several tools which you will need before you can get going. Though some may be the more obvious and those that you already possess, there are many other tools some people forget to plan for when attempting to step into the world of a day trader.

Luckily, I’m here to help you with a list of those very basic of tools that you will need to ensure you have to get started.

Essential Hardware and Software

• A Computer or a Laptop

To keep up with the big players, make sure your laptop or PC is to the highest spec that you can afford. This allows you to trade without fear of lagging, crashing, and stalling randomly throughout the day. Though it isn’t essential, some people prefer two monitors for added practicality. Similarly, your internet connection should be the fastest you can get, without lagging.

• A Telephone

A landline or a mobile phone is also a good idea for those possible times when your internet connection is down, and you need to contact your broker urgently.  Many people like to have their broker’s number pre-programmed into their phones, so they don’t have to find ways of searching for their number when time is of the essence!

• Software for Trading/Charts

With many types of software designed for all different kinds of traders, opt for one which allows you to make your trades quickly without having to undertake several steps beforehand.

Many brokers will offer varied software options that you can utilize to trade and monitor financial assets and price charts.