How many monitors do you actually need?

The multi-monitor setup is trading's status symbol, and beginners assume it's equipment that makes them better. Most profitable retail traders work from one screen, sometimes just a laptop.

How many monitors do you actually need? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

Describe your setup:

  • the screens you use
  • what you keep on each
  • what you'd tell a beginner about desk gear
How many monitors do you actually need? — candlestick anatomy diagram
The parts of a candlestick: wick, body, open and close

The honest answer: monitors follow the method, not the other way around.

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