Elite Trader

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A forum for Elite Trader Sponsors to announce upcoming live events.

General Topics

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.

Journals

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.

Wall St. News

Discuss current financial news from mainstream media like the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, IBD, CNBC, etc.

Economics

Open discussion on the global economy and the impact of recent economic news on the financial markets.

Hook Up

Connect with local traders in your area, organize in-person meetings, post info about upcoming live events, trade shows, etc.

Markets

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.

Options

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

ETFs



The place for traders of exchange-traded funds.

Fixed Income

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

Index Futures



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

Commodity Futures



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

Financial Futures



Discuss futures like those based upon short term interest rates, bonds, currencies, etc.

Forex



Interact with others who trade currencies in the foreign exchange market.

Crypto Assets

Topics include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, DeFi, Blockchain, ICO's, etc.

Technical Topics

Order Execution



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.

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.

Technical Analysis

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

App Development

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

Strategy Building

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

Risk Management

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

Psychology

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

Brokerage Firms

Retail Brokers



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

Prop Firms

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

Forex Brokers



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

Company Specific

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.

Tools of the Trade

Trading Software



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

Data Sets and Feeds



Sourcing historical data sets, real-time feeds and APIs, pricing, etc.

Hardware



Discuss workstation setups including laptops, desktops, servers, peripherals, workstations, mobile devices, etc.

Networking and Security

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.

Educational Resources



Talk about the resources available to traders such as books, videos, seminars, web sites, chat rooms, advisory services, etc.

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.

Taxes and Accounting

Trader-related tax issues such as mark to market accounting, trader tax status, performance audits, and other tax compliance challenges.

Community Lounge

Chit Chat

Drop in here to chat about random off-topic things like jokes, hobbies, relationships, etc.

Politics

This is an unmoderated forum. Not for the faint of heart. If you are easily offended, stay away!

Religion and Spirituality

A open forum on both traditional religious beliefs and new age spiritual thinking.

Health and Fitness

A forum dedicated to the art and science of gaining muscle, losing fat, and improving strength and endurance.

Science and Technology

Talk about the latest and scientific discoveries and technological advances.

Luxury and Lifestyle

Topics include cars, boats, planes, homes, travel destinations, watches, jewelry, etc.

Music, Movies and TV

Share your favorite music, movies, TV shows and videos.

Sports

Ok sports fans. Here's your zone to discuss the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat by your favorite ( or most hated) players and teams.

Site Support

Feedback

Notify us of site problems, propose new site features, or submit constructive criticism.

Hall of Fame Threads

A collection of exceptional discussion threads that was created solely from member votes and suggestions over the years.

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