Where you trade and the equipment you use to trade have a major impact on your success or failure as a trader.
The key components of Trading Equipment are:
Computer
Monitor(s)
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Backup System
Firewall
Antivirus Software
Anti-spyware Software
Internet Access
Trading Platform - with ability to back test trading strategies and real time quotes, charts and news
Television
Telephone
Chair
The key components of Trading Environment are:
Trading Room
Desk
Sofa
Recliner
Lighting
Ventilation
Temperature
Distractions