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Hi, I have some basic questions. How are capital losses/gain treated relative initial capital you started with? Say you had a realized capital loss in year 1. Here I guess no taxes are owed and you can actually use that loss to deduct. In year 2, you made a profit but you just recouped your...

Hi, Isn't there used be hall of fame threads or something similar to that. It was like a compilation of threads that are most helpful and heavily discussed. I remember seeing that content section available. Is it no longer available? Thank you for your kind reply !!

That is a very sharp increase in margin requirement. They increased overnight maintenance margin by 2,5, or 10 times more? Thank you for your reply :d

Thank you for your help !!

Just out of curiosity, is there a specific rule or regulation about shorting es when market is in downtrend? (not for trading but holding position overnight for a few days to weeks) Anyone had problem shorting es from 07 to 09? or have you ever been forced to cover before you decided to do so...

Hope I am on the right forum. I googled it a few hours but I could only find basic ideas. Also searched the forum but no luck. How does this work out exactly? From the perspective of one that is shorting (stock) Can any experienced shorter explain this for me? Thank you !