This is also true for equity options. Few days back I sold few out of money PUT expiring 10/09... And I guess only 30% of required cash is blocked...
This was a free service earlier built using free data feed. But now they are asking for handsome $49.99 per month. Isn't it too expensive? Does...
They are very similar to covered call except you pay less in commissions. You can always do naked put (cash secured) if your account is approved...
SPX future is also off by few points. Unlike options, futures are done deals and always exercise at maturity if position is not closed. Also...
WebTrader is working :-)
I've done good deal of work on trade-ideas API, so I can easily do it if your scan can be broken in 2 phases where TI generates the primary scan...
What kind of connection do you have? High-end router does not make any sense unless you have more than 1 internet connection. NAT simply means...
TradeIdeas has historical mode and can take you back up to 3 weeks. I wrote a custom C# application using their ActiveX API that can dump those...
Use VMware & Sandboxie to keep it clean, safe and fast... You really don't need huge machine, any dual core laptop plugged with 24' monitor (1920...
So far ET forum (whose members include many successful traders and authors) was very helpful to me and I'm hoping that things will stay like this....
I started using CL as an extra indicator for DIG/DUG trades so I was not watching CL all the time. I read about tick/leverage etc for CL and took...
Wow! Congrats. Can you please post your approx. percentage day's return on portfolio? PS: I've a small account at IB and so far I'm only...
Thanks HO, Trader273 and everyone else for your kind help :-) Trading futures looks very exciting but I'll stay away from it until I understand it...
Today at 10:30 AM, I saw a big candle (70.50-69.15) for CLX9. Down by $1350 per contract could be a disaster for someone who doesn't have a stop....
CRAP - READ MY LAST POST ABOUT THE BEST OPTIONS EXECUTION THAT I GOT AT IB. I still love IB and will continue using them for Stocks (and...
I'm pretty happy with IB for stocks :-) No one can beat their ultra-low commission for any retail customers like me... BUT IB SUCKS BIGTIME FOR...
Congratulation Bob :-) Take care of them and enjoy the moment & please don't bother about trading for now :-)
Download the master list from following URL and then do Control+F to find your desired ETF. http://www.nyse.com/screener/export.php?all=1...
I'm speechless again :-( When MM fades any stock, they know 101% that they'll make money on the lot (because they also control the price). We...
Great job! Green looks good on you :-) Keep it up.
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