Recent content by Sammy Iyer

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    Anyone trading from Singapore?

    I trade mostly equity options and SPY,IWM ZB,ZN options (since 1998). I kind of travel between my offices(Export/Import) in Hong Kong,Singapore,India. After summer holidays I will spend more time in my Singapore office.I trade almost daily scalping options. I will be interested in interacting...
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    Any reason to worry about our own broker?

    I have my entire networth in TD Ameritrade.Now that ET is kind of finished, Iam assuming TD is the only big broker around. Should one be concerned? :mad:
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    Best bank/firm combo for overseas trader

    Iam also a non US non resident.Used to have account with TD waterhouse (singapore),OXPS.But now only IB. reason not because of banking but for the best direct access broker with the lowest brokerage.
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    who is trading for a living on ET?

    resumed full time Trading Since 2003 ( before that1998-2000) personal funds only. Thro retail broker IB TWS stocks,options on equitiy & SPY,IWM Scalping,Day trading using Medved QT chart CCI+HMA type systems Used to based in Singapore now India
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    why no trademaven in featured software?

    Hi I have never used independent software before. Right now Iam trying out TM under the free trial with real time simulated orders. Woodies CCI+ 2 stochastics combined with 3'/5' Volume charts enables me to scalp easily in Emini ES,YM,ER2,NQ& Euro contracts etc.Unlike IE/Firefox ,TM is...
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    Hedge Fund Startup & Ongoing Costs

    A company PVT /Public formed on any location has to be audited by local auditor, should have one local resident director (in some locations) to guarantee that you will pay all the annual renewal fees etc.
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    Hedge Fund Startup & Ongoing Costs

    If all your clients are NON US residents/citizens- ,any way they dont pay any capital gain tax on the profits of Capital market trading in USA.(Dividends & Real trust incomes are taxed!) I assume you are going to operate the a/c's (buying /selling) of indivual clients ,each with a seperate...
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    Hedge Fund Startup & Ongoing Costs

    Could you explain why want off shore instead of a desk in a share office/PO box in your back yard? I assume your criteria is- "Zero Profit Tax" Legal entity based in one location but makes money trading Global Commodity markets& no physical business/asset at the place registered right...
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    Option replication and exotics journal

    Hi Risk Arb 2pm here & I just having lunch at my desk. USA 1AM (EST) or 10PM (Pacific)--You are Burning mid night oil watching Nikkei I suppose! Thanks for your instant reply.
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    Option replication and exotics journal

    Wow! Your original 7mm spot long of GBP/JPY @212.73 took the risk of profit/loss as per the movement of GBP/JPY which you have closed out now at a loss. .But still 215.2 No touch bet may salvage the losses if GBP/JPY keeps falling or does not reach the barrier right? I have heard Banks eat a...
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    Option replication and exotics journal

    Hi Risk arb What is the +ve interst spread offered by UBS while shorting yen & Buying Pound? NZ$ offers the highest interst among the majors.Is it worthwhile? No touch means - Do you get paid only when 215.20 is touched?If not Do you loose the premium? I understand that you can keep the...
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    Anyone using Option Swing Folios?

    Hi fly Dive Your trading style of predicting turn (overbought/over sold) is some what similar to mine. But Your are conservative with spread style .But I trade more naked call/puts. Do you trade always front month or 8 weeks minimum.? Credit spreads with PUts/Calls most of the time? When...
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    OIH and 1256

    Hi Raza I trade in Singapore?HK time zone.But sometimes India time zone too.
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    Options and leverage : Question

    Hi Smilingsynic
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