Recent content by John Barnes

IB is at 22,000 initial margin for YM. Infuriating to say the least.

Check the windows OS and ESignal for 64 bit vs 32. Running 32 esignal on a 64 platform will suck.

We actually had a recent miss with an EMP from the Sun. It would have wiped out alot. My hope is that it was the 100 year, "carrington' one and we won't have another. It went the opposite direction as the earth. 2002-2003 if I recall. I have read that the state of Texas has been taking steps to...

I know an ultra wealthy guy who does just that but he buys whiskey. He is a religious guy and does not even drink.

As many times throughout history there will be a re-set of some kind. It may be a long time still but it will happen. It all revolves around confidence.

I am a new trader so I would not have anything to add from a trading perspective. I do however have some thoughts to share. I think there is a very strong probability that the EU will continue to burn bright and hot and the big money is probably already moving out. China's big money will...