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    Bullets

    Yep. I don't think someone could get a capital account large enough to make a 4MM decision in a second if he/she didn't know how to "test" if first. That is also why I suggested to those considering thest that they test their abilities with some up-tick exempt securities. The thread...
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    How much will be my maximal loss on a $2600 IB futures account

    "2600 is not enough for the initial performance bond for one NQ, you need about 4000 for that. 2600 might be enough for maintanence though." I don't believe these numbers apply to daytrading the nq with a firm that offers daytrading margins. I think you are right, but if you had 15,000 in...
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    Bullets

    I did mention that conversions do tie up capital, but Don hit it right on the head about it is generally not for retail accounts. I would put a conversion on a stock that I was active in on a daily basis, not necessarily to short it everyday, but to have it available if I wanted to. I...
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    Bullets

    Well, after finding this forum a month ago, I finally set up an account. Reason being, I kept getting errors trying to view the last page, and no one had properly answered the question on the first 3. Don gives a accurate but very brief description. I only intend to add depth. I'll tackle...
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