Predictor, IB offers many electronic markets around the globe. Although I believe (and def can correct me if I'm wrong) you will have to open...
The "Turtles" were a group of traders trained by Richard Dennis on a bet as to whether or not trading success was a learned skill or something...
I'm not sure $5/side is such a great deal. With IB I pay $3/side for the mini. IB offers the standard margins, but that is more than enough for...
Two options: A rich uncle or a proprietary firm. And only use the rich uncle if you don't want him to ever speak to you again. That's because...
Dustin, Its true that you have to have seperate accounts, but moving funds between them is a snap. Once you've opened the stock account, you...
Interesting mjt. The local Onsite office where I live charges $250/month for RediPlus, waived only after 100 trades. I guess they can make the...
FCM = Futures Commission Merchant - Its a designation/license given by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that allows an entity to...
gerritjan, I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune. Your losses, while painful, will serve to help other new traders learn a very important...
AA, Yes, it is a guide for entering the business, focusing primarily on recent grads, both undergraduate and MBAs. I would imagine someone...
AA, I am referring primarily to market makers because that is who Dustin asked about. I used "institutional" mainly for simplicity, but...
Marko, With regards to TradeStation, the software itself will not make you any more profits. Many people think having a fancy software program...
I'm sure you're right, the hours on the trading floor are probably a little better than in the M&A department, but the bulge bracket firm...
Dustin, I have also wondered what was involved in getting on a professional trading desk, and have done a little research. I found a book...
Thanks Robert, that clears it up a bit. Kirk
The answer to your question is that it depends. How long until expiration? If the option expires in the money then you will get called out. If...
armaniman I agree, I don't think any indicator, stochastic or otherwise can be used in isolation. Any indicator I look at is strictly used for...
No, his favorite strategy is bilking the public. Do a search for him on the internet and see the problems people have had with him. I read...
OK...Yes, it would be hard to keep a running total of average true range in your head after each new tick, lol. I read that same article in...
Cesko, Do you use any analysis software like Metastock or TradeStation? I am currently using Metastock and they have an average true range...
Cesko, Are you looking for historical ATR data or just a way to compile it? And by ATR, do you mean average TRUE range (average true range...
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