Recent content by Maximum

Any recommendations on Stock Screeners? I have used the MSN Stock Screener for >10 years and they just announced they will be “retiring” many features in November. I have been successful using their Screener, and in fact it’s fundamental to how I trade. I am a swing trader, using...

I’m feeling pretty good YTD – after an earlier slump with the market., now +$75k YTD. Swing trade, long only. Not mark to market. Carried a $40k gain over from ’07 (GLYT). Then saw account go into the red as the market fell. But have come back recently with the last rally. SALES...

Although you have not apparently declared trader status to the IRS, I hope you are filing a Schedule C for trader-related expenses. These can be substantial and offset gains (or add to losses) – for computers and accessories, software, internet connection fees, telephone charges, margin loan...

TZ, Funny, actually I couldn't fit my pool table in that space. ;) Balda & BJL - I think you're right $ more relevant than size. Thanks for the replies

mcat, Total expenses, less margin interest have run $20-25k/year. I am in the range (500k-1m) that you note for traders "avg 25-40k for everything" You say you use 250 sf - but that probably doesn't include some shared use of restrooms, kitchen facilities (you eat lunch don't you?), and...

I am currently being audited by the IRS. They are questioning the size and facilities of my trading “space.” It is a 1995 sf. office condominium located in the downtown of a major city in the U.S., and contains two restrooms, a small kitchen area, a reception area, conference room, several...

I have about a million Japanese Yen and want to exchange to USD. I contacted local banks and currency exchange brokers here in Seattle and the best they would give me is 112.4 or an inverse .008897 - while the prevailing rate last Thursday was 105 and change. That translates to an approximate...

UPDATE I called Dell Customer Care after receiving my invoice for the system and complained about the long wait time (7 weeks) and poor notification on ship dates. I suggested a further discount in the price for the monitors. The Dell Rep asked what I was looking for. I said perhaps $60-70...

$2820 before tax (including the ATI card from CompUSA) Shipping was free

I write this to help others who are considering a workstation purchase in the near future. I just bought a Dell Dimension 4600 and three 19” UltraSharp Digital Flat Panel Displays. (P4 2.6 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, 4X DVD+RW/CD Burner, one ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 Mb AGP and...