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Trading



A general forum for topics related to day trading and short-term investing that don't fit well into one of our more specific forums.
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This is where you keep yourself publicly accountable by maintaining a daily journal of wins, losses, personal thoughts and anything else related to your quest of becoming a better trader.
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Discuss current financial news from mainstream media like the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, IBD, CNBC, etc.
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Economics

Open discussion on the global economy and the impact of recent economic news on the financial markets.
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Connect with local traders in your area, organize in-person meetings, post info about upcoming live events, trade shows, etc.
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Stocks

Found the next hot stock? How about a ripe shorting opportunity? Here's where you can post your thoughts on specific listed companies. No penny stocks.
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Options

If you have questions, comments, or expertise related to options trading, this is the place for you.
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ETFs



The place for traders of exchange-traded funds.
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Fixed Income

A forum for traders of global fixed income assets like bonds (treasury, municipal, corporate), CDs, rates, etc.
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Index Futures



The forum for talking about index futures such as the ES, NQ and YM E-Minis and E-Micros.
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Commodity Futures



For traders of futures contracts based upon oil, gas, electricity, precious metals, and agricultural products.
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Financial Futures



Discuss futures like those based upon short term interest rates, bonds, currencies, etc.
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Interact with others who trade currencies in the foreign exchange market.
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Crypto Assets

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A round table on order types and routes, dealing with Market Makers and Specialists, and other issues related to executing trades through an exchange or ECN.
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Automated Trading



Designing, building, testing, and running Automated Trading Systems, also referred to as Algorithmic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, Black-Box Trading, or Algo Trading.
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Technical Analysis

TA junkies, this is your forum for talking about technical indicators and chart patterns.
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App Development

The zone for programmers building trading apps using languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Swift, etc.
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Strategy Building

Topics include NinjaScript, ThinkScript, EasyLanguage, and Excel scripting, as well as backtesting and optimization, etc.
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Risk Management

Topics include portfolio diversification, position sizing, scaling, expectancy, etc.
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Psychology

Discuss the psychological aspects of trading such as fear, greed, discipline, emotional control, etc.
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Brokerage Firms

Retail Brokers



A forum for exchanging information on direct-access firms that cater to retail traders.
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Prop Firms

Talk about proprietary trading firms that allow you to trade with the firm's capital and split the net profits.
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Forex Brokers



Open discussion on FX Brokers - the good and the bad!
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Interactive Brokers

The place for discussing software and services from Interactive Brokers. This forum is also staffed with employees from IB to provide official information and support.
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Tools of the Trade

Trading Software



Talk about trading platforms and other front-end trading apps for desktops, tablets and phones.
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Data Sets and Feeds



Sourcing historical data sets, real-time feeds and APIs, pricing, etc.
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Discuss workstation setups including laptops, desktops, servers, peripherals, workstations, mobile devices, etc.
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Discuss topics like Wifi, Ethernet, cable/DSL/Fiber connections, modems and routers, and other networking issues. Also talk about security setups like VPNs, firewalls, anti-virus software, and spyware. Backup and recovery strategies can be discussed here as well.
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Talk about the resources available to traders such as books, videos, seminars, web sites, chat rooms, advisory services, etc.
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The Business of Trading

Professional Trading

A forum for CTAs, Hedge Fund Managers, RIAs, and those who aspire to be. Talk about licensing and exams, business entities, fund formation, and other aspects of being on the professional side of the business.
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Taxes and Accounting

Trader-related tax issues such as mark to market accounting, trader tax status, performance audits, and other tax compliance challenges.
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Drop in here to chat about random off-topic things like jokes, hobbies, relationships, etc.
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A open forum on both traditional religious beliefs and new age spiritual thinking.
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Talk about the latest and scientific discoveries and technological advances.
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