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    Is the gov't an economy?

    I certainty hope piezoe is being sarcastic...If markets were permitted to work how they are supposed to work (with no distortions, such as the grand minimum wage), then wage rates will change to reflect the true supply and demand of labor. This is directly correlated to PRODUCTIVITY. So, raising...
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    Is the gov't an economy?

    Agreed. Production is directly correlated to the labor market and wage rate. Congress and blind voters can't wrap their heads around efficiency, they think that they are throwing money right into these people's pockets.
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    long nat gas

    I like BAS as a natural gas play.
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    Is the gov't an economy?

    All biases aside, the government contributes to an output. Even more so in the times of a deficit...
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    Question on pension/ retirement accounts

    Public employees receive 403(b)'s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/403(b)
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    Is the gov't an economy?

    The government is an integral part to the United State's current economic system. The equation C+I+G=Y shows how government involvement contributes to the economy and its output, subtracting out the taxes of course. C=Consumption I=Capital Investments G=Government Spending Y=Output
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    The debt ratio

    look at that balance sheet assets/citizen= 280k liabilities/citizen= 1mil
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    Interactive Brokers Data Fees

    Ah I get it. Just have to got to the market data subscription manager. I guess trading without real time is fine for swing trading (I have prop for day trades). But for 10 bucks a month and a possible waiver you might as well get it... Thanks for the help guys.
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    Interactive Brokers Data Fees

    I just opened an account with them. I guess I have the basic data bundle or at least I assumed so. When I request quotes for like F it gives me live data. However, if I request quotes like CX or TRST it only provides me with delayed data. Why is this? Can i still trade those symbols and use a...
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    Interactive Brokers - Please help!

    Anyone here have anything to say about the odd lot policies for IB?
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    Switching to Interactive Brokers

    I am considering a switch to interactive brokers for a swing trading account. The per share rates are much better than deep discount retailers like Zecco (which I am currently using). As a student under 26, it says I only need 3k to open an account. And that the inactivity fees are 3 dollars a...
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    Fast way to look through a lot stocks?

    finviz.com It also has good TA analysis already plotted on the charts to get the ideas flowing. Daily data is free, intraday requires a membership.
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    Swing traders: How long do you hold a stock?

    A good measure for this is to use momentum. As soon as momentum starts to slow, price will follow. The 9EMA is also a good tool if you are using a momentum system.
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