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i'd call it news only if you do not watch it every day.

sounds like automated trading. most things in filter may be driven by news anyway.

This poll is to identify how many issues stock daytraders (stocks, ETFs, SSFs) trade each and every day, and whether the daily selection is different (news driven), the same (from a set watchlist), or combination of both (news and watchlist). This poll does not apply to currency, futures, etc...

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This poll is to identify how many issues stock daytraders (stocks, ETFs, SSFs) trade each and every day, and whether the selection is news driven, from a set watchlist, or combination of both. This poll does not apply to currency, futures, etc. daytraders. thank you in advance for your...

This poll is to identify how many issues stock daytraders (stocks, ETFs, SSFs) trade each and every day, and whether the selection is news driven, from a set watchlist, or combination of both. This poll does not apply to currency, futures, etc. daytraders. thank you in advance for your...

sounds like you tried too hard to find one thing that would really work for you.

decent article this week on getting started: http://www.examiner.com/x-30563-Denver-Stock-Market-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Commentary-12112009--Trade-timing-and-career-success

1st post here. $250 per trade. $13 3/3

what, if any, value has anyone identified between a high short interest ratio/days to cover and a short term (1-3 month) move?

is Cavanaugh's and Monk's still the places to be?

thanks, is it ok to have the same IB account for both my day trades and investments?

do you mean flexible healthcare spending accounts? familiar with Flex America but can someone suggest other companies that handle HSAs?

i elected MTM with my 2005 fed return and starting as a full-time at home stock trader this month. Other than keeping a detailed trade log and expense receipts, can someone please help me identify what else i need to consider for tax planning as a 'trader in securities' (i.e., not interested in...

didn't find this thread when i searched just now but there are many infomercials currently running in the chicago market this week for the free forex trading seminar next week. http://www.premieretradeforex.com/ if anyone already attended this, can you please share your thoughts about it...

Alanm, Thanks for the clarification question. Yes, "B, which trades 234K shares ($11M) a day" resembles most what i trade. Yes, i usually use limit orders and miss more fills than i'd like also. Any suggestions on how to get more fills (without placing market orders)?

Hi, Which IB order type do you think minimizes the impact of slippage best for a $50k (1-2k/order) going long and getting out of the position? Trying to speed up the learning curve of all the order types available with your help. thank you in advance ugz

my freebie scanners didnt find the HMY gap down today. what scanner should i have been using to have found it today?

What broker/software allows the best price fill for a high volume order (i.e., 15k - 30k share block) for a security that trades 500k daily? On occasion, my orders impact the price too much.

How does a swing trader get any sort of a tax advantage? I am unemployed and looking to get the maximum tax advantage for next tax year. Heard of trader in securities status and filing as a corp. but don't know which is best. Please help.