This might help: Futures symbols: ES - E-Mini S&P SP - Big (full contract) S&P NQ - E-Mini Nasdaq 100 ND - Big (full contract) NASDAQ...
IB's margin does seem to be different than regular brokerage firms. Most regular brokers(I don't know about other direct access) seem to use a...
true. I do need to be faster.. I'm working on it:)
Can Ravenquote automatically draw extended support/resistance lines on intraday charts? for example: prev high, low, hour high, hour low or...
I tried two chatrooms: undergroundtrader.com millennium-trader.com and they simply do not work for me. Its too much and to many calls to...
actually, maybe its not 6hours but I know it felt like it.
The test is long and boring and takes about 6 hours or less depending on the individual. When I took it my employer gave me study materials from...
I'm having a better month than last but not really making a lot yet as I'm easing into trading. Today was up and down for me... Mental breakdown...
bigeasyinvestor.com used to be free but they charge a fee now. Its a good end of day screener.
briefing.com for news thestreet.com/realmoney.com for fun reading and news CNBC for laughs charts for market direction.......
Janko, I trade with a relatively small account at the moment. You can bet I'll fund it with that minimum next month. I can't advise you to leave...
Eddie, You've convinced me! I'll check out Echo. thanks for the advice..
Janko, I quit my job as a commission based broker 5 months ago so I'm really new at daytrading. Of course I've traded a lot the last couple...
This sounds good to me. I'm currently trading with a little under 25k(but growing :) and I'm with Interactive brokers. I still have my Series7...
Janko, I'm relatively new to day trading (although not swing trading) and my Qcharts setup that you see on Dustins page has been enough for me so...
Marty, You can route your orders with IB to the same exchanges and ECN's as any direct access broker. There really isn't a difference in...
gh1, You may trade with Amex listed securities with IB platform.
tymjr, thanks for the response, I appreciate it. Can anyone else help me with my second question? or elaborate on the first? Thank you all...
Also, you need to make sure your software is compatible with the operating system you choose. Of course, different software vendors will have...
My opinion is that either Windows 2000(professional) or Windows XP would be fine. Either choice should be stable enough to handle all the trading...
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