Your psychological makeup and your trading style are closely related. I have no problem taking small losses, but I often struggle to let my...
I use IB also and think they are great, but I would not count on being able to get through to their phone desk when they are having problems. I...
Since you have a large number of trades there, paper trading for 12 months probably won't prove a lot (unless of course the system starts...
You are getting into an area that has a very limited future. Exchanges are all going electronic, the US is definitely dragging its heels but it...
This is a strategy that I have used when daytrading stock index futures. It should work just as well on stocks. It is based on the following...
A few more: http://www.traderscan.com http://www.autumngold.com http://iasg.pertrac2000.com/intro.htm
Blackjack, Going long 100 shares in one account and short 100 in another account makes no sense as you effectively have no position. Profits in...
I trade the Share Price Index in Australia and can help you out with info, links, etc if you are interested in our little market. But be...
I don't see how it makes much difference where you live. I trade futures full time from Australia. All I need is a reliable 56k internet...
Great news about the Aussie markets def. The e-brokers down here are expensive, pluse they charge you to access their system. Do you have any...
This has crossed my mind more than once too. I was thinking maybe a specialty insurance company might write a custom policy to provide protection...
Andras, I think you are getting carried away with the vig. Sure in illiquid markets it will kill you, but take the e-mini S&P for example. I...
Replying to a question a few posts back about countries to live in as a trader, the best tax havens appear to be Monaco, Campione D'Italia (an...
I tried asking this in IB live chat awhile ago but did not get a clear cut answer. Also tried emailing management but no answer back yet. My...
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