Trading alongside a full-time job: how do you make it work?

Most people who trade do it around work, family and sleep. That shapes which sessions, time frames and styles are realistic.

Share your setup:

• your rough working hours, and when you trade
• the time frame and style you've settled on, and what you tried before
• how you avoid checking positions all day at work

Swing traders who review charts once or twice a day often find it easier than trying to day trade in their breaks; the trading styles comparison covers the trade-offs. If you work in finance, check your employer's personal trading policy before you start, as many firms restrict it.