If you actually live in NZ (or Aus) then unless you have a desire to follow our namesake into a nocturnal lifestyle I don't think European markets are optimal. Asian markets including HSI, SGXNK, STW and a number of bonds are easier to construct a working day around and very tradable. I like that number so much that I'm tempted to make this my last ever post on ET. Hmmm?
Very tough because of the time zone to trade US markets. European markets are ok for half a session. I think the Dax opens, for example, at 6pm NZ time. Quite civilised really. US markets are a nightmare. I have been here for the last 6 months in Auckland and looking forward to returning to London where I can feel more alive (less like a zombie) in trading the ES. Cheers.