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SHV is a short term bond fund.

Not sure if this link has been posted but here is an easy way to write your congressman about blocking the transaction tax. http://www.rallycongress.com/no2tradertax/1536/tell-congres-to-block-trader-tax/

Are the episodes still on youtube? I cant seem to find them. I haven't seen episode 3.

I dont use them but these guys offer REDI: http://www.thetradepros.com/rediplus.htm

Why you thinking of closing the account?

No. Its not that easy. You can get instant fills by taking offers or hitting bids. Just simply putting an order on the bid does not guarantee an instant fill or any fill for that matter. Like the previous poster said, paper/simulating trading is not a good representation of the real world.

What can they do tax wise?

Yeah it makes sense to cancel orders for new open orders to open new positions, but not for open orders (stop orders) to close positions.

If you are doing a lot of scalping then I would go with Lightspeed. Lightspeed is a better OMS (order management system) for daytrading. Again make sure you are aware of all the fees. With IB you can have all in at .005/share, which is good if you are taking liquidity. If you are buying on...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/58745-jim-cramer-s-10-predictions-for-2008

With a 1099 are there more opportunities to claim expenses as write offs? I believe you can also contribute to retirement plan (IRA, SEP IRA, or solo 401k)

trade2win, please pm me the firm name. thx

Chris "Jesus" Ferguson was a prop trader with Bright Trading. I am not sure if he trades anymore but, it looks like he chose poker. Granted he is at the top of his game, so probably not the best example. http://www.stocktrading.com/Pokerarticle2006.htm

Trader Vic--Methods of a Wall Street Master ; Victor Sperandeo

28" for $359 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3326540&CatId=3774

Given the choice between Lightspeed or Sterling which would you choose? Pros and cons of each?

I am looking at buying this 28" LCD. I dont know the brand, but got decent reviews. Cant beat the price. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3326540&Sku=H94-2801

No problems with my accounts.

Scalper132, (i tried to pm you but was not able to) I used to trade out of LA a few years ago, I was wondering if you notice a lag or latency with data/executions? You can PM me if you want. Thanks.

Anything to report? Did you attend open house?