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    Is shorting the box legit?

    You can first try to understand what the phrase means to begin with. Short selling against the box is like an act of short selling all the securities which you already own but it does not close out the existing long positions. It results in a neutral position where the profits and losses are...
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    Anyone else can't resist buying stocks on sale?

    You are right, it is kind of like an addiction and I believe it has a lot to do with the fact that it is quite irresistible. There is also a fact that these stocks are very easy to get your hands on and probably is fascinating for most people.
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    Seasoned Traders (if there are any): what's different now to the days of Island?

    It is very important to know how a particular thing works and clearing your doubts about seasoned trading would benefit you all along. You can read about it here - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/seasoned_security.asp
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    Is this the best chair for a serious Trader?

    I would say that comfort is of the utmost importance and if you are comfortable sitting on a chair that is good for your back, go for it.
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    Please read carefully before choosing a Broker!

    I see if the broker has tighter spreads and is willing to provide at least both metatraders. Commissions are another thing I constantly evaluate on multiple platforms before getting an account.
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    Do my backtest is good enough??

    You can probably include the commission rates and a few other things because the difference between demo and live would be something else. If you want a proper analysis, you should probably include other factors in your assessment. Check if the platform is suitable for a particular strategy like...
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    The undoing of Trump's legacy.

    There has since been a flurry of presidential orders and a dizzying level of transition. Four years after Donald Trump began tearing down Barack Obama's reputation, Obama's vice president seems to be appreciating the gesture.
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    Another party about to begin in Chicago

    Mark Stern, one of Island Party Hut's managing partners, has had a really long year. The company was closed for the whole year of 2020 before reopening.
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    Anyone know a spread / ADR ratio tool?

    Me too! Mostly because I am getting very tight spreads on different pairs. On EURUSD I usually get 0.0 pips to 0.2 pips, for USD JPY, the spreads range from 0.2 to 0.3 pips and 0.3 to 0.5 pips on GBPJPY with my broker turnkey forex.
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    Anyone know a spread / ADR ratio tool?

    I have heard DXtrade has very good charting systems and customisation options. Haven't used it though.
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    Mapped: The Top 10 Billionaire Cities

    Beijing, NYC, Hong Kong, Moscow, Shenzhen, Shanghai, London, Mumbai, San Francisco, Hangzhou are the top 10 billionaire cities.As of now, Beijing has 100 dollar billionaires, one more than New York City, and stands ahead of the Chinese capital in terms of overall billionaire net worth. According...
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    Byers Briggs personality test

    Although the approved, MBTI-branded edition of the test costs money, there is indeed a free version that many people would find almost as useful: the 16 personality types test.. The assessment is also available online at www.MBTIonline.com. If you are not in the United States, you can locate a...
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    The Gold In a Bucket

    Are you talking about the Gold Rush nugget bucket? If yes, I would definitely recommend it and it is very easy to use.
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    indicator that shows if most stocks are going up or down

    If the MACD lines stay above zero for a prolonged period of time, the stock is almost certainly on the rise. In contrast, if the MACD lines remain below zero for an extended period of time, the direction is expected to be downward.
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    Are dividends netted for taxation ?

    A dividend is a payment made from a company's earnings to its owners or customers. Because dividends represent a portion of net income, they are considered taxable as income from the company, and a more favorable dividend tax rate to individuals. Not all companies pay out dividends - some use...
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