Do you think that this Greek debacle or the ending of QE2 will coincide with increased volatility? Given the cost of being long volatility its...
What is the view from Russia? The possible contest looks interesting but is it all just a media facade? Would Russians back someone like...
How is it possible to trade on the credit risk associated with nations? Say I think Spain's ratings going to be downgraded, how is it done, are...
Do you think QE3 is a foregone conclusion, or there are signs that QE2 is ending?
Do you do anything to manage tail-risk and if so, how? I am looking at the standard deviations concerned and comparing them to the min/maxâs...
There's been mnay articules written on the consequences of QE2 ending, to suggest that commoditys and possibly stocks will fall and bonds remain...
Do you think the West is deliberating over a difficulty situation or, because of dysfunctional bureaucracy , they are basically incapable of...
Translating trading PNL into an everyday context: For me, 20k seems to be a really significant figure (Daily). I can relate to single digit...
The vix is rubbish, it exists in a state of chronic contango, and seems unresponsive to movements in oil, stocks etc (like its about 20 at the...
Hello Ironically, the recent ME oil crisis has sent bond yields down (deflation) and yet the increased oil price is of course inflationary....
Hello Do you think CHF the only safe haven remaining at the moment? JPY is downgraded, USD is under pressure and the Euro seems frail....
Hi I have IBs PF margin, and I find that the margin use is very non-linear. What I mean by that is, theres only about 15% margin needed,...
On the acocunt window of the TWS theres a "real FX balance" and a "virtual FX position" . Apparently, the real FX shows "value for all assets...
Hi, I use a PC but am interested in using an Apple instead, I can run TWS no problems but not their (excel DDE) API, does anyone have any...
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a prop firm, I've researched the topic a bit but am at a loss to really grasp the full concept. Do they lend you...
It's possible of course to get forex quotes on an iPhone, but is it possible to get the quotes into an excel spreadsheet (or any spreadsheet) on...
To what extent is it likely that hedging operations are driving currency prices. For example, with the AUD the massive mining companies must be...
Do you know of any type of alarm thats possible to signal if the internet connection fails? Any help on this topic appreciated
IB promote their EFP services, with the impression of getting a yield on excess cash. Basically, an arb trade between the stock future and the...
Its the big question of course but whats the best currency? I can't believe Yen and Euro warrant best currency status given their economic...
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