Does monitor size affect trading?

[safar1980]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

For me, a large monitor is 60 inches, but I have not seen traders with such monitors.
The larger monitor size allows traders to view multiple charts, indicators, and other financial data at the same time, but all this does not require a large monitor.
I am comfortable with 2 monitors of 24 inches, but since I do not trade every day, I watch movies and YouTube on the second monitor.

[Cling18]

No, it doesn't have anything to do with the trading result but if it provides comfortability to the trader, well it could help them create better decisions. It is important that we have a better working space and equipment so we can focus on what we do. Some professional traders prefer big screens so they could focus firmly on the chart.
However, there are also traders who don't care too much about the equipment and gadgets but rather focus on the strategies and wait for good results. Some of them are just trading using their mobile phones. It all depends on our personal preferences of comfortability. What important is we can deal with every market situation.

[Captain Corporate]

This is a childish way to approach this and I do not think that its going to really matter as much as you think it will. I am not denying the help you may get from a monitor, of course a big one (or multiple regular size ones) would be help if you really know how to use it, that's why there are so many people with bigger ones, however that is not a requirement at all. For example a lot of professional traders on wall street have just one, they also have a screen that shows general market information for all of them at the wall, but the trader has just one in most places. All in all I have seen people trade and profit with their phones, its not the monitor that makes you profit.

[stomachgrowls]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

Not really that totally that a serious thing to mind about which i could really even make trades in the convenience of my own phone or mobile specially when im in transit on which it would really be that so easy when it comes

to accessibility which it cant really be denied but the fact that having a huge screen does really give out also that good view on your trading chart on which you could really be able to execute it out well or not really that prone to errors because you cant accidentally click those buttons because of good view angle or space. In my current set up specially on my desktop then i do have triple monitor.
One is for open chart and the other one is for social media and messaging apps and the other one is the screen of my own home based job which it does really bring out that kind of experience which it isnt really
that hassle on making alt+tabs on everytime you are trying to access something.

On the question does it affect trading? Not really because you can still trade with small screens but cant really deny that having a huge monitor is really that something
good in the eyes.

[GreatArkansas]

You can answer it by yourself, what device you're currently use to access this forum? PC, cellphone or iPad? If you have two devices, try to use both of them to post in this forum, which one is more convenient and better for you? same happen with a small monitor and big monitor, you will feel different and know which one is better for your productivity. A big monitor itself will not increase your profit in trading.

Yep, I can relate here, because in my work I use multiple monitors but I am using them because of productivity, I feel productive if I have more than 1 monitor because each monitor has their function but on trading, I don't think so. I don't know how it works.

What I can see only if they have big monitor or multiple, they tend to use it to display multiple pairs in the same time, maybe they are using it to monitor some price action real time? and they can enter on the trade immediately?

[libert19]

I personally know how hard it is to analyze charts using a mobile phone. So I use my PC to analyze charts and then if I am to use a mobile phone. I only open or close a position using it. Ever tried opening trading view on a mobile phone? It sucks!  

Trading view has android app [1], should be more convenient to use.


[1] TradingView Android

[Mauser]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

It depends a bit on how much you trade and what kind of information you rely upon. Having a big screen or using multiple screens has some advantages over small/one screen users. The biggest advantage is that you can display a lot of more information at once and don't have to Alt+Tab through multiple layers to find what you are looking for. I think that in today's world any person that work on a PC every day should have at least two screens if their monitor is not that big. The price for a new monitor is relatively low at the moment and if you only need a monitor for office work and trading than you don't have to pick any expensive ones with a short reaction time for gaming. For me it helps a lot if I can have the browser or YouTube open one side, excel in the centre and my portfolio on the other side. But this is mostly for comfort and I wouldn't say that a bigger screen directly leads to better trading results. It's not like you make a better judgement of the market only by looking at bigger numbers on a huge screen. If it makes your life easier use it as an additional tool, just don't rely on it as the solution to your trading problems.

[tvplus006]

...Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

Those who know how to trade will get a profit even when using a smartphone. But of course, a large screen for trading is more functional, as it allows you to place a lot of charts and tools without the risk of becoming unreadable due to the small size. It's about the same as watching a movie on a big TV screen or on a smartphone.

[Johnyz]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

You should trade at your most convenient way, and if having a big screen can work with you then so be it.
Just to remind you that your PC Monitor will not affect your trading at all because it will always depend on your analysis and your strategy towards trading.
There are traders who are just using their mobile phones to trade and the screen is not an issue with them, I think you have to develop your skills that upon looking on a plain price trend you can already see the possible scenario of that trend.

[TelolettOm]

For me, a large monitor is 60 inches, but I have not seen traders with such monitors.
The larger monitor size allows traders to view multiple charts, indicators, and other financial data at the same time, but all this does not require a large monitor.
I am comfortable with 2 monitors of 24 inches, but since I do not trade every day, I watch movies and YouTube on the second monitor.

60 inches is surely too wide, it is not a proper size for trading. Yes, it is only appropriate used for viewing the charts or displaying certain data. But since it doesn't really needed, it is unnecessary to have 60 inches monitor. I think 14-15 inches are enough for trading, it is the standard/common size for laptop monitor. Or if we want to have a larger size, a computer with monitor 18-20 inches is enough.

No, it doesn't have anything to do with the trading result but if it provides comfortability to the trader, well it could help them create better decisions.

It will be comfortable if the size is appropriate/suitable. But if the size is too wide, it won't be comfortable anymore. I am sure a professional trader won't choose a large monitor with nonsense size, they will choose a normal size that fits with the need of trading equipment. 

[PX-Z]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade.

Yes, it always matters. Instead of zooming in and out when using smaller screen like phones or tablets, using a wider screens based of your choice is always much better and reliable.
But remember the outcome still depends on your decision making not on your devices.

[macson]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

if you are already a professional trader who has a large money turnover then a monitor with a large size and good resolution will support your trading performance, but if you are still a beginner in trading, monitor size is not important to support your trading activities, your skills and understanding in trading are needed for that.

In addition to monitors with a large size, professional traders also need a healthy and calm environment, so many professional traders have special rooms that are not allowed to be entered by random people, to support their trading activities.

[_BlackStar]

Size monitors support bigger graphics - of course it will help you visualize and display. But regarding analysis and trading success - it really depends on your skills and knowledge. Many successful people trade with just a 12-inch notebook - while others with monitor screens the width of a bedroom wall still don't necessarily make the same profit.

The screen size of your monitor does not affect your trading results - it only affects the wider screen view with the same tool. There is no difference - only aesthetics.

[taufik123]

Size monitors support bigger graphics - of course it will help you visualize and display. But regarding analysis and trading success - it really depends on your skills and knowledge. Many successful people trade with just a 12-inch notebook - while others with monitor screens the width of a bedroom wall still don't necessarily make the same profit.

The screen size of your monitor does not affect your trading results - it only affects the wider screen view with the same tool. There is no difference - only aesthetics.

Even today many are successful just by trading using a smartphone with a 6-inch screen.
Actually not just trading, but doing some investments with income that can touch hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions of dollars.

A screen is only for visual display in detail, doing technical analysis with various supporting indicators that require a wide display and it will not fully affect the results of trading or investment.

And this also depends on each person, preferring to trade on a small screen or a large screen.

[Emmanuelex]

Your skills are the only thing that matters, and not big screens. The good thing about having a big screen is that it's going to improve your experience, since with a bigger screen you can have a wider view of the chart and not stress your eyes so much as you would do when trading with a smaller screen. But this doesn't determine who is a good trader or not.

[Dzwaafu11]

So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

I think trading with a big screen or a small screen doesn’t matter, but depending on what you prefer, all you need is experience and knowledge about trading to know what you're doing. Because if small or big screens really affect traders, there are traders who trade using mobile phones, so what can we say about these ones? They will not gain anything, so I think having knowledge is the key. Once you have it, you will trade, especially beginners. Some of them don’t have the resources to acquire a PC, but they still trade, so I don’t think a big screen or a small screen has an effect on trading that much that will affect your confidence in trading. Once you have the knowledge, you will trade.

[Questat]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

Well, clear vision is very important, and the size matters but not a lot. Of course, if we compared using a phone vs a laptop/desktop computer, I can say it was better on the laptop or PC. And I say not a lot because it also matters in our strategies as well. Because is makes no sense to have a big screen when trading if we are not consistent and our strategies are ineffective as we still end up losing as the only advantage that it gives is only a wide view that we can see right away without a need to zoom in/out.

[promise444c5]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

Normally  most traders analyse their market on a big screen  which enables them to  cover long trading chart so they place their trade on a phone after their analysis  it's just a better way of looking into long trading chart so you could be precise and sure of your trading Analysis

[Richkiedx]

No does not effect because  it doesn't matter if  big screen or small or cellphone

 they use top down analysis to see the chart movement
In trading knowledge is important and experience

[cheezcarls]

Is it just for aesthetics? or does trading on a big screen have an effect on the outcome of your trade. I often see that professional traders have created a work space for themselves where they invest heavily into hardware and big monitor screens. So I wonder if trading on bigger monitor screen has a better effect on trading because I think that with the big screens a trader will be able to make better analysis. Is this my opinion correct or is there no special effect that trading on big screen has?

I think having a decent size of the screen that you are comfortable with is good enough if you wanted to execute your trades very well. But the most important is the hardware in either both desktop and mobile phone.

I see some friends are having high specs mobile phone and just being okay with their trades no matter if the screen is small. But when it comes to the technical analysis part, I think having a decent screen size is necessary that is if you can afford or you already have it. Just my own two sats.