I am more interested in futures, but have concerns. A. Trading futures is something relatively few people understand. Most people are scared to death of it. You might as well go to Vegas. These people have not approached futures trading with proper technique.
Trading futures is first and foremost about education.
Q. My equity portfolio has made money in the last 5 years. It's unlikely that you'll stay fine unless you change. Success breeds complacency. I don't have time for mountains of work every day or night. Once you understand the technique and get the process down, you will spend 30 minutes a day, after the market close, preparing your orders for the next day.