Hi David
- New computer: You really don't need a new / fancy computer if you already have a laptop or desktop. DAS Trader Pro is not a very resource-heavy program. It is designed for Windows OS, any computer with Core2 Duo 2+GHZ processor or higher, Minimum 4GB of RAM, Windows 7, or higher will be able to run DAS Trader Pro. Please see the full system requirements here https://www.dastrader.com/DAS-Support.html > 5. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Monthly subscriptions
- Internet Subscription: In today's world this is an expense we all have, traders or not.
- DAS / Market Data Subscriptions / Level 2 Subscriptions: If you use DAS + IB market data is included in your $150/$165 monthly fee. With CMEG data is sold separately but at the end DAS+Data should be around $150
- Scanner: Most members use the shared TI scanners in the chatroom while in sim training and get a TI subscription later when they spend some time trading live and they show some consistency and make some money. Most members get the standard plan.
- BBT (Learning and support): If you are serious about your day trading career get a Lifetime Membership. Norm and Andrew let us know last week this is the last time BBT is offering a 40% off of LT memberships, and even Andrew said LT memberships could disappear in a new memberships structure.
For trading live, a Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System would be a good add to your gear https://amzn.to/2WwjAYM
So, keep your business lean while you prove to yourself you are a good and profitable trader, then you can reward yourself with nicer stuff 😎