I was involved in NQ all morning and although the moves were not dramatic per se, the market seemed unusually thin. Tymjr: does PATS like IB keep...
Greg; Good point. Check out yesterday's first 30 min. in IBM. Almost 4 mil traded, 1.6 in a single 5 min. period, took market right down to move...
Until they start trading an index based on volume I wouldn't get to concerned.
I'm not an expert (though on play one on Elite Trader) but I'm not sure if firms are even required to file 1099's on thier accts. That's why it's...
Been with IB 2 years and while my CS encounters have been horrific (mostly stuck orders), I will say in the past 6 months TWS reliability has...
Commisso; Any work with meditation or yoga?
What's Bagger Vance? Was it written by Mark Douglas?
This is so bizarre, considering the timeliness of this tread. I hadn't had the feeling of a "mis-price" since Oct.3rd. I've just been treading...
Ain't that the truth Sarasota. With the exception of making markets i.e. trading against costumer flow, there is NO non proprietary "black box"...
Further; in terms of streakiness, winning breeds confidence that breeds winning until it begins to breed boredom and then cockiness which breeds...
Hey Chris; I depend on intuition for at least half of my trades. I started as a local in the bond pit and developing feel for the next turn was...
also , talk to an attorney or CPA. While the IRS has liberalized the choice of vehicles that IRA's can be invested, there is much grey area...
Agree with Cesco 100% you'll often hear about how a market didn't develop because locals, MM's, or day traders, couldn't facilitate...
I've also heard SSF's will be taxed as stocks and not under the advantageous 60/40 futures blend. Preliminary "exchanges" are 1. A joint...
tymyr; Great reply on all fronts can you HINT who you use. I'm perceptive.
I know this has been debated on numerous threads but I think it's time to re-open the case. A lot of you guys left IB in the fall after the...
Wasn't it Vince Lombardi who said that luck is when preparation meets good execution? Just an aside: a friend of mine who's a good TA once said...
Don; Thanks for your help. No matter what anyone says you're a major positive for the industry. Aside from retirement vehicles, what are the pros...
I rely on technical areas, particularly M.A.'s using cash rather than QQQ or NQ. Much cleaner, especially if you're looking for breakouts through...
easyrider You seem to have a good head on your shoulders. Keep plugging away at the pace you're going. There's an old adage that you earn the...
Separate names with a comma.