Any active traders out there? Just curious as to what setup you guys use- desktop with 2 monitors? Any specs or models to recommend and what do you usually open and track on each one?

I had a chance to talk to a US trader and he shared that they normally used 3 screens. 1 for active stocks that he is monitoring, 1 for potential stocks/watch list and 1 for orders + news.

He has 1 dedicated keyboard just to make order swiftly. He told me that they usually watch his active screen and listen to the news only. He can make orders without looking at the order screens, everything is hotkey.

Not sure if you read this article -- https://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/w...

One of the most notable thing he mentioned in this article was " "I only have two eyes, right, so how many screens can I look at?"

So basically, he just has a laptop and a monitor. I think if the guy who can get the largest hedge fund returns doesn't require a complicated setup, one shouldn't spend so much money investing in one.