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but it's 1.81 for the regular minis right?

So for the bundled package, is it 1.81 for one contract of the E-mini or 2.40? I'm confused.

Just answer the poll, I don't want to hear how technical analysis doesn't work

So for the last 3 months, I've been day trading, but only making 3-4 trades a day trading the 500 shares of the SPY, which is equivalent to one contract of the ES. But anyways, I've been trading on my etrade account and each trade is 7.99. I looked at my performance for the last 3 months and i'm...

okok. so to conclude, it is in my best interest to trade on an account under my dad's name?

My dad has lost quite a bit of money trading stocks throughout his life. He said he can carry his loss year after year and he won't have to pay taxes until he's net positive in stocks for his whole life. Is this true or not? If that's the case, my dad wants me to trade on an account under his...

i'm looking at the minute charts and they don't show volume

Anyone know of a free or low cost live charting for E-minis? Also, for those that use E-trade, can volume be plotted on the futures charts? I looked at the screen shots on their website and only see candles... Thanks.

Any direct access brokers where I can program my entries and exits, and have them trade automatically without me watching?