So, when all was said and done, did you do it? Where did you enter, and how did you exit?
one of the advantages of using a Section 475 election is to not have to bother with wash sales - one question though for someone who may know -...
but you all probably feel the same way...:(
I wish someone would write an article comparing/contrasting how to go about filing as stock vs futures traders. I trade futures, and so far my...
If you are LONG, you need to be out before (not on) the first notice day. If you are SHORT, you need to be out before (not on) the last trading...
I keep it mental and keep it simple. I don't let myself enjoy it too very much. (Endorphins are my enemy.) I take planned profits with...
for the money they charge, they better be providing proper trade management right up front on every single trade - that means proper entry and...
Options are available for Fixed income ETF's : iSHARES Trust : TLT, IEF, SHY, AND LQD TLT, eg., is a 20+ year Note Trust LQD is for...
I can't say that I comprehend your responses to ndmadness. Can someone critique the following reasoning? Two accounts: he can be long a...
Happiness - wild, soaring happiness high. A big winning trade that brings so much joy into my heart that the mind scatters in euphoria and I lose...
if you like volitility and you're flexible like a lizard and crafty like a fox, the unreasonable swings a thin market can make could be your cup...
Identifying the trend and the use of entry signals is something you can learn for the price of books and seminars particularly in conjunction with...
To be fair, Def, it would be a really good idea for IB and ALL OTHER platform providers to post an OBVIOUS link to information about...
Just checked out Amazon for Ross's book and discovered the title really is Trading Optures and Futions. Looks like he has been prolific and has...
Thanks for the serious reply, Idoogye. :p Am i correct in thinking that if i entered a gtc order to go long a march future on a 112 -00 buy...
There was a time when my entire internet connection was so dastardly unstable I couldn't stay on line for more than a few minutes. I discovered...
I've had more than my share of knock-offs over the years and it IS pretty much at times the market whiplashes - lost money that i was already...
Hi, in the case of T-Bonds, the options expire the month before the month which identifies the option. Eg., jan call/puts expire in december......
ok, so here we are... I have sold a Jan 112 call and at the time of expiration the market is trading at 113-00... The ecstatic buyer finds...
In my opinion the best place to start is by going to dynamictraders.com. Their software package comes with a huge book - technical but...
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