Recent content by jspittler

Well, I figured out that I can use "expressions" at barchart.com. The format was slightly different. A typical formula is: (LEQ12-LEM12+0.975)*800 Which is close enough to FutureSource that I was easily able to modify my "expression generating spreadsheet". Well, I don't really like...

I relied on the fact that you could chart your own formulas. For example, I used to chart the actual amount of money I was up or down on various spreads. For example, I could chart: =('HE M2'-'HE J2'-5.8)*400 And it would plot the spread with the vertical scale indicating how much money...

I am not sure I understand your post. Can you clarify? Thanks. Judd

The link appeared to be related to certain contracts no longer being very useful for hedging... is that the link that was intended? Maybe I missed something? Thanks, Judd

Thanks for the replies so far. I am getting a better handle on some of the differences in how speculative and hedge positions are treated. The "FAS 133" suggestion was very useful. nazzdack made a nice numbered list, so I may try to use that for some comments: No confusion here. Sounds...

I am a new trader and have noticed that when setting up an account, I am asked whether it is to be a speculative or a hedge account. I have no trouble answering this question appropriately for my situation, but... I am very curious what the differences are between accounts set up one way vs...