scared? nah! I'm learning, reading, and putting in some time towards a much needed education. will I make it as a day trader? I'm not sure I have that much guts, only time will tell. I really have enjoyed the time I have spent reading all your posts, and the journals are very insightful. one last thing, I appreciate all the help that has been coming my way. when I first started to look into investing a few years ago, most people said the word "daytrader" like it was some kind of curse word. you have changed my opinion, for I thought all daytraders were ruthless scoundrels. I'm glad to say I was dead wrong