Recent content by michaeljcole

Meet other traders on this and other forums. Some free talks for newbies like me. http://adform.battlefords.com/lasvegas.html michael (a newbie trader, not a vendor):D

Hi Jeff, 1. No. You get an honest answer to an honest question at Express. 2. No. I am a trader not a vendor. 3. I don't know. I live in Sydney Australia. 4. Yeah. Have a really great weekend, Jeff. michael

Hi Jeff The nice thing about expressfutures (NOT xpress) is that price is "all in, round turn". For example your option price could be anywhere from $10 to $38 and I don't know whether other fees than "your" fees are charged as well. What is your all in price for CBOT and sugar options...

I like expressfutures http://www.expressfutures.com/ Contact Derek for prices. trader1@mindspring.com Always make sure the quote is "all in, round turn" (rt), as some people quote "per side" or don't mention fees. This will result in you paying more than double what you thought you...

"Are there any web sites that have useful info about trading options on futures (options with futures as the underlyings) ?" http://www.ifgnet.com/ http://finance.lycos.com/home/options/education.asp?options=bo1 http://www.numa.com/derivs/ref/os-guide/os-0.htm...

Yes, I'm also short gas! :D Michael

Thanks for your thoughts Wally. Although entry is not so important in the long run to a position trader, it is frustrating to be whipsawed. Are there methods of entry that are "safer" than others?

nitro's aphorism: Good entries, patient exits, strict discipline on stops, keep costs down, go both long and short - BUT ABOVE ALL, YOU GOTTA DO SIZE. All good advice. But how? Starting at the beginning: How does one achieve a "good entry"? Michael

That's interesting. I've read 5 pages of discussion and I haven't seen a ranking yet! :confused: The closest I got was: www.investorlinks.com/directory/broker-ratings.html But none of their links actually led to any ranking! :mad: :mad: (I think there are some that deal with stock...