Recent Content by opmtrader

  1. Trading Iron Condors

    I traded Iron Condors early on and found that without "legging into" the spread, the risk to reward was just not that appealing. Once I realized...
    Post by: opmtrader, Nov 15, 2009 in forum: Options

  2. Short-term trading vs Long-term trading

    I would echo what others have said, especially man's point about compressing the same number of trades to "converge" to profitability faster. You...
    Post by: opmtrader, Sep 12, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  3. Anybody looking to sell a proven, scalable trading system/model?

    "nitro", anyone I deal with will come to know me personally. I have collaborated with many individuals through ET, both online, on the phone, and...
    Post by: opmtrader, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: Trading

  4. Anybody looking to sell a proven, scalable trading system/model?

    If my money management preference throws you, don't worry about it. Just be sure not to rollover profits. This puts undue importance on starting...
    Post by: opmtrader, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: Trading

  5. Anybody looking to sell a proven, scalable trading system/model?

    No it does not necessarily have to be in production. Of course this would mean that our realtime verification time would probably be extended....
    Post by: opmtrader, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: Trading

  6. Anybody looking to sell a proven, scalable trading system/model?

    This was posted during the weekend. Just bumping it for those who may not have seen it.
    Post by: opmtrader, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: Trading

  7. Anybody looking to sell a proven, scalable trading system/model?

    Well, since we are on the topic ... I am currently searching for system traders whose systems could be a worthwhile addition to a current...
    Post by: opmtrader, Aug 12, 2006 in forum: Trading

  8. Best ways to backtest a strategy?

    Dan, Tick level data is the most accurate way to backtest, but you can simulate order fills with X minute level data. It all depends on what...
    Post by: opmtrader, Jul 18, 2006 in forum: Educational Resources

  9. If you had to do it all over again....

    Acrary, Please drop me a line at opmtrader@yahoo.com. I have been trying to track you down via PM. I have a legitimate trading opportunity...
    Post by: opmtrader, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Professional Trading

  10. PC always on

    nononsense, the thought of a computer fire has always scared me. I once investigated a halon system to put out fires, but was dissuaded when...
    Post by: opmtrader, Jun 10, 2006 in forum: Hardware

  11. PC always on

    I just answered my own question. According to the net, only 36 cents per day for an average computer to run hard for 24 hours a day: (150...
    Post by: opmtrader, Jun 8, 2006 in forum: Hardware

  12. PC always on

    I just lost a drive yesterday. Thankfully it was backed up. I am currently having a nightmare of a time getting a new 750 GB SATA drive to work...
    Post by: opmtrader, Jun 8, 2006 in forum: Hardware

  13. If you were assembling a trading room and you only could choose from ET's illustrious

    acrary, what an honor to be mentioned. As you know the feeling is much more than mutual on this side. I've been trying to drop you a PM about a...
    Post by: opmtrader, Jun 5, 2006 in forum: Psychology

  14. Mad Cow and Avian Flu

    Perception is reality in the markets my friend. Keep that in mind.
    Post by: opmtrader, Mar 13, 2006 in forum: Economics

  15. Cost Of Carry

    Thank you both for sharing. That short futures long T Bills sounds very compelling! I will have to remember that. I am really thinking,...
    Post by: opmtrader, Nov 28, 2005 in forum: Index Futures