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(the one that i dont think is working is in red)

This is very basic.. but here is my excel spreadsheet http://www.jmhunter.info/ES%20Log%20101011-101311.xlsx I'm having issues making the expectancy formula show a good number.. I followed the two equation around page 202, but that one isn't working quite right.. any input?

that would make sense. my risk (meaning the distance I will place my protective stop from my trade) is never more than 1.5% of my risk capital

I'm perhaps a little more draw down tolerant. We all have our own systems and our own tolerances... I;ll give the trade a couple of points to move for an average clearance of one point-1.5.

so youre saying max take $25?

I'm using 8 tick stops. So if your 1R is 30 pts, what your average take?

Why do you suspect your results changed? I really try to reflect my same risk adversity whether I'm trading for real or not. I doubt the execution is any different, is it your mentality, or? (Sorry just put down super trader, so i've been getting harped on about working on yourself as a...

im figuring because i just moved, my address doesn't match credit report? I told them I'm not showing them bank statements. SO we'll see...

Global-I had something come up when I just applied for my account.. They said all was good and then this morning asked for a copy of a utility bill, and my bank statements?? Utility bill fine, I just moved back to California... I undersatnd.. But my bank statements to verify that I have risk...

TOS has day margin available.. they reduce the margin req to 33% of overnight, but you must post 15k in your futures account to qualify for day

my system only plays a max of two contracts in play at any given time.

I'm new to futures, however I have been trading options for 15 years. I have a good system and risk management strategy in place

I have been playing ES for a while on papermoney on TOS, and make a pretty good in n out scalp... I saw Mirus, how are they? but also other firms that offer intraday on ES? J

im thinking a 390 call vert spread

Opens and logs in fine for me.. perhaps clear your cache

Interactive brokers? But then I need 10k... Argh. Etrade, Schwab/Optionshouse?

Anyone doing a volatility spread on AAPL for the move this week with the iphone announcement? WHat are you working?? Bearish, Bullish?

But whats the option for as good of comissions on contracts, and as decent of a platform?

Not impressed with TDA

Has anyone tried negotiating their options commissions lower now with TD? I have $1.50 flat with them (no 9.95 fee) do you think I could get better?