Recent Content by ER2

  1. Webinar / conference chat software?

    I'm looking to teach a few friends some trading methods and was wondering if anyone can suggest good software that combines desktop sharing / chat...
    Thread by: ER2, Oct 28, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Trading Software

  2. ProactiveFutures

    One of my accounts is at Proactive, however not using the platform you mentioned. They are reasonably quick to respond and I haven't had any...
    Post by: ER2, Oct 28, 2007 in forum: Retail Brokers

  3. 2% rule on small accounts?

    I think keeping risk at 2% (or less) is vital. The solution is to become better capitalized or you'll lose your $10,000 account. After wiping...
    Post by: ER2, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: Risk Management

  4. Laptops with non-glossy screens?

    Thanks for the tip, will look into the Asus models right now. Any other ET members with ideas? Mark
    Post by: ER2, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: Hardware

  5. Benefits to Incorporating In Canada for traders

    TudorJones, I'm not incorporated but I'm still able to write off trading losses, expenses, etc. directly against income because my day trading...
    Post by: ER2, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: Professional Trading

  6. Laptops with non-glossy screens?

    I'm looking for a new higher-end laptop and am having trouble finding ones with the traditional non-glossy screen. I do a lot of work outdoors...
    Thread by: ER2, Apr 28, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: Hardware

  7. Bots in ER2?

    There are trending and choppy moments in every instrument, over every time frame. Don't blame the ER2, bots, or anything else. Use good money...
    Post by: ER2, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: Index Futures

  8. Benefits to Incorporating In Canada for traders

    There are sometimes (but not necessarily always) cases where incorporation can help protect your assets -- talk to an accountant about this aspect...
    Post by: ER2, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: Professional Trading

  9. Taxes for canadian traders?

    I can't remember CRA's exact criteria but it doesn't apply only to trading. You can't flip houses, cars, goats, etc. on a regular basis and...
    Post by: ER2, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  10. Metastock Realtime vs. eSignal

    I switched from Metastock to eSignal simply because of the poor/lagged quotes from Metastock. Sometimes quotes would just stop, or not load at...
    Post by: ER2, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: Technical Analysis

  11. Taxes for canadian traders?

    acerbits, I'm a Canadian career trader (futures) also using an American broker. Your gains need to be declared as income whether you keep the...
    Post by: ER2, Apr 24, 2007 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  12. support/resistance penetration

    Hoping and praying isn't required -- just make your trade and set the stop. Getting stopped out is a good thing because it protects your capital....
    Post by: ER2, Mar 20, 2007 in forum: Technical Analysis

  13. ER2 trading strategies

    One could argue the only safe time to trade is when the CME is down for maintenence. :D Mark
    Post by: ER2, Mar 19, 2007 in forum: Index Futures