Recent content by msoszynski

So, when all was said and done, did you do it? Where did you enter, and how did you exit?

one of the advantages of using a Section 475 election is to not have to bother with wash sales - one question though for someone who may know - is it true that if you do not trade 30 days prior to year end or do not trade for 30 days into the new year, that the wash sale rule doesn't kick in?

but you all probably feel the same way...:(

I wish someone would write an article comparing/contrasting how to go about filing as stock vs futures traders. I trade futures, and so far my accountants had me itemize each and every trade. Now, I am reading that this is not necessary? Do you have any idea HOW LONG it takes to accomplish...

If you are LONG, you need to be out before (not on) the first notice day. If you are SHORT, you need to be out before (not on) the last trading day. I'm not quite sure if you can stay SHORT as long as the day before the last trading day, or if only until 3 days before the last trading...

I keep it mental and keep it simple. I don't let myself enjoy it too very much. (Endorphins are my enemy.) I take planned profits with satisfaction rather than elation. I dispassionately place a stop loss. I protect my personal process: ie., I don't say a word to anyone about...

for the money they charge, they better be providing proper trade management right up front on every single trade - that means proper entry and stop loss reco's but... if you are already comfortable trading stocks, electronically traded funds (ETF'S) trade just like stocks...available...

Options are available for Fixed income ETF's : iSHARES Trust : TLT, IEF, SHY, AND LQD TLT, eg., is a 20+ year Note Trust LQD is for corporate bonds etc.

I can't say that I comprehend your responses to ndmadness. Can someone critique the following reasoning? Two accounts: he can be long a stock in one and short the same stock in the other No hedge? Within each account he has covered his sale. He is long QQQ and short the QQQ call...

Happiness - wild, soaring happiness high. A big winning trade that brings so much joy into my heart that the mind scatters in euphoria and I lose control of the trading vehicle.

if you like volitility and you're flexible like a lizard and crafty like a fox, the unreasonable swings a thin market can make could be your cup of tea - but if you're asking, sounds like you lack the experience and should stay away - or just watch

Identifying the trend and the use of entry signals is something you can learn for the price of books and seminars particularly in conjunction with using a "training mode" on your software. Most of us can feel comfortable with this part. It is simple learning. A trade plan is (strategy) also...

To be fair, Def, it would be a really good idea for IB and ALL OTHER platform providers to post an OBVIOUS link to information about troubleshooting an unstable connection. I never before heard the term "packet loss," and also, I never would have thought to run a search on that connection...

Just checked out Amazon for Ross's book and discovered the title really is Trading Optures and Futions. Looks like he has been prolific and has earned his laurels as a trader. Thanks for the reference.

Thanks for the serious reply, Idoogye. :p Am i correct in thinking that if i entered a gtc order to go long a march future on a 112 -00 buy stop that the short call would then be "covered" should the market proceed to 113-00? Ie., I would not really need to implement a hedge strategy...