In both of your examples, all of the participants, whether or not they achieve mastery, are still awarded some level of success for their efforts....
I'm sorry but I don't really understand either of your questions. Could you rephrase them? How can price 'drift to the nbbo'?
Yes I am generally always posting out of the nbbo but not for the reason you cited nor am I right above or below it. I add liquidity because it...
Currently das trader, for lack of a better option. If I lived in the usa, I would use takion or lightspeed.
I don't know.
I don't think anyone here is arguing that hft hasn't had an impact on the market. But I don't see the relevance of the argument as it pertains to...
I'm an average trader so yes it's available to people like you and I.
This is a good idea. I've developed a couple of automated strats with basic inputs that tested out well over the last 5 years or so... when I...
Maybe paper losses from not using stops.
Liquid stocks, lots of volume, usually under $30 for in-plays, nothing special. I have other strategies for trading big caps or SPY.. I cut my...
Okay...? I don't understand what your point has to do with tapereading or even adverse selection. You are not obligated to trade or make markets....
I could literally answer this question with a one page response but I will keep it short. 99% of the time I'm adding liquidity. Keep in mind I...
I agree with the thread starter in a general sense. Traders are probably the most delusional group of people in finance, suffering repeated net...
There are numerous ways to circumvent that kind of activity. Here's a few: You can add liquidity instead of taking it, trade on an exchange that...
I trade stocks using the tape and level2 almost exclusively. I dont know how to trade without it. When i started, i spent 5 months in a very...
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