lately ive been spending about 30 minutes a night doing 5 days forecasts for 2 stocks... to develop my chart reading skills, when the market is a bit more active i'd spend more time looking for possible upcoming trades in my 'basket' maybe around an hour on that aspect of my homework on days before it seems the market will likely shift...luckily i can look during the day from work as well... i'm not doing short charts yet as i want to be solid at the trade style gary has taught...