Long Term Capital tried...and failed miserably.
WDGann: No, I haven't lost a lot of money recently. In fact I've been net short and making. I am looking to go long in the near future for a...
It is widely known that people fund their pension at the beginning of the year (and quarters), resulting in an inflow to the markets. Many traders...
Currently I use Prophettrader as my broker, and am very happy with the platform and service. I am looking for a back up brokerage. Fortunately...
Trader693, I assume you are a millionaire many times over.
thanks gordo
I was wondering about the bloomberg money flow myself. I think it would be helpful, but can't seem to find anything about it on the web. Any...
I agree you have to consider all the charges, and not just the price they advertise. Most of the direct access brokers I considered charge ecn...
I recently posed a similar question on a different thread. Got useful input from many people. After considering the options I decided to try...
I agree that most daytraders have lost their money. The ones still trading, like those on this site are the survivors. Most are rational. And not...
Did the bull market happen because of earnings? Earnings aren't really a factor for me. The market sentiment is almost 100% bearish, thats why the...
I think you should wait until the next down leg is over. What happens when consumers really cut their personal spending, and banks pull in...
I would be careful not to listen to salesmen...I mean brokers. Unless he told you to get out(or short) near the top.
Glad to hear so many of you share my opinion on CNBC, Battapaglia, Cohen, Finnerty, etc. I would like to add Alan Greenspan to the list. He's...
Just curious how many of you traders are net short (versus net long or neutral) these days. I have been net short since before the markets...
Thanks everyone for all the info and suggestions. Very helpful. I visited the Prophettrader site and downloaded their simulator. Seemed pretty...
my sentiments exactly. shortsellers are often made scapegoats also.
I currently use cybertrader. I want to change primarily because of their commissions. They advertise $9.95, but you have to make 500 trades to get...
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