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    Additional Options Going Pennies

    This is from ISE.com Penny Pilot Expansion on November 2, 2009 The following is the tentative list of stocks that will be included in next phase of the penny pilot expansion scheduled for November 2, 2009: ABX - Barrick Gold Corp AUY - Yamana Gold Inc AXP - American Express Co BA -...
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    Additional Options Going Pennies

    Where you getting your info from?
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    Options Exchanges Knock High-Frequency Traders Down a Peg

    It seems to me this will help retail traders.
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    SEC's Restrictive New Short Sale Proposal --- NOW is your only chance to influence it

    I strongly agree with what I quoted; good stuff!
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    Complaint about NYSE options exchange

    I placed a large size order on NYSE intraday to sell options at the ask, and it seems it had almost no affect on the total offer size. I then placed another larde size order and it had no affect. What happened?
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    Do you agree stocks will crash after fed decision?

    I actually did buy a few puts and made about $200; so much for a hard day's work. :)
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    Do you agree stocks will crash after fed decision?

    I am looking for a certain type of up pattern, and I don't think this qualifies, hence prefer being cautious.
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    Do you agree stocks will crash after fed decision?

    I want to wait for an initial rally--then short!
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    Do you agree stocks will crash after fed decision?

    If what you are saying is the belief of most people (and I think it is the belief of most people), is precisely the reason I think it will tank. Remember, whenenver people buy, they have a counterparty who probably has more money, and now has a vested interest in the stock going the other way.
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    Do you agree stocks will crash after fed decision?

    And from the time of the announcement onwards...? I personally believe it has been a very different picture.
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    Do you agree stocks will crash after fed decision?

    The people who know don't speak.:)
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    Do you agree stocks will crash after fed decision?

    I believe interest rates will be left alone, stocks will go up over first few minutes to give enough chance to misguided people to buy in their wave of optimism.... then tank down! Do you agree?
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    Interim delays in wired funds between brokers

    Do they tell you it takes up to 3 days then they take 1?
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    Shocking message from IB about smart route: partial fill--> trade re-routed??

    The problem Justask specified above is mine, and I prepared the above message which Justask sent. I trade tons of options with IB, and was never aware of this problem till now. This is something really serious, as according to IB, when you get a partial fill for your order, your order "runs...
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    Interim delays in wired funds between brokers

    What do you have to say about ACH transers? Just had a situation that a Penson broker deducted the ACH transferred funds immediately, and they say it will arrive in about 3 business days to the receiving broker! Well that's much more than the time you mention?
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    Rates unchanged-> market falls, why?

    I've seen this syndrom happen many times. Please explain.
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    DRL $100m settlement funds delayed forever b/c of SEC...

    Last year, $100 million in settlement funds for a class action against DRL were supposed to be released already. However, the SEC did us a favor and fined DRL another $1 million to add to the pool for everyone--thank you SEC. However, until the SEC releases the $1 million NOBODY gets their...
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    The 30 most costly trading errors

    Trying to "make" money, instead of waiting for true opportunities to come your way.
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    Reliability of Market Maker Friction analysis...

    My vantage point: Market makers are often the counterparties to your trades when you buy at some higher prices, and if we see they are able to manipulate the stock down freely by showing stronger ask than bid they are almost ALWAYS the winner. You make $ ONLY when you sell to another retail...
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    Reliability of Market Maker Friction analysis...

    1) What is your opinion about the reliability of this analysis? 2) Are the market makers running any risk to violate the rules? BUYINS.NET: WLL, XTXI, BZH, ETFC, CTIC. Abnormal Price Friction In Morning Trading Session Today Wednesday June 17, 2009 10:48:49 EDT Jun 17, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE...
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