re: stacked some cash for trading..what website do yall use?

I use Interactive Brokers and am pleased with it. I also have an Etrade account and would recommend you going that route. The whole Etrade site is geared more toward what you are trying to do. It's easy to navigate and do your research. Be careful though its easy to lose money in the market. I suggest setting up a paper money account (simulation account) until you get a feel of how everything works.

As far as your buddy's method... In theory that sounds easy to do. What is he calling a pop? 5%? 10%? How long is he typically in a trade? And how much do you mean when you say small amounts? $5,,000 ?