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    What's it like to live in Puerto Rico and trade futures and futures options contracts for a living?

    Not the same thing at all. My question was, "are the places in PR which are NOT shitholes". The country is poor, corrupt, hot & humid (?), and is periodically severely damaged by hurricanes. To live there you'd have to put up with all of that.
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    72 Shot in Obama's Chicago, In other words, Business As Usual in Socialist Utopia

    I grew up in an unpleasant home where there was often punishment and discipline was strict. Can't say I liked it nor have fond memories... but I did come to learn, "actions have consequences".
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    What's it like to live in Puerto Rico and trade futures and futures options contracts for a living?

    Of course the advantage for US taxpayers is attractive, but I've heard that PR is a "shithole place to live". Are there places where that's not true and perhaps make it worthwhile to move there?
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    How the CME’s New Micro E-Mini Futures Might Work to Your Advantage

    Assuming the micros attract enough following for the markets to be appropriately liquid (and I'm sure they will), they will be a great vehicle for those starting out. They'll get the feel of "real money" pressures without too much risk. "Two thumbs up" all the way on this!
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    Leslie Marshall: Biden's in for 2020 -- Here's why he'll make Trump a one-term president

    Can't say that I like Trump, either. But I'd hold my nose and vote for him before I'd vote for ANY Lefty/DemoCrap/America Hater.
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    Leslie Marshall: Biden's in for 2020 -- Here's why he'll make Trump a one-term president

    Valid points all... except for his not being "hell-bent on destroying America". He's a Lefty DemoCrap. THAT'S THEIR AGENDA... regardless of their figurehead in the WH!
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    Leslie Marshall: Biden's in for 2020 -- Here's why he'll make Trump a one-term president

    Hasn't Trump tried to get funding and cooperation for the wall? Congress has not gone along, so I don't think we can hold Trump solely responsible for this shortcoming. Nonetheless... as Commander in Chief.... I would want him to recall 40,000 troops from the ME and station them on our...
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    Leslie Marshall: Biden's in for 2020 -- Here's why he'll make Trump a one-term president

    So... you'd vote for a Lefty who's hell-bent on destroying America (creepy one at that) rather than a somewhat "jerky" Trump (who appears to be trying to save us from the ultimate Lefty oppression) just because he offends your sensibilities a bit? Personally, I prefer a Ron Paul. But...
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    Soros on Trend Following

    The herd is always wrong at the turn, but they are right up to that point (TA can help you with identifying.) Trend following is a correct strategy. IOW... it rarely pays to be a contrarian but sometimes pays off big.
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    Selling Put vs Buying Calls

    Well yeah, but the play is quite a bit different.
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    Brokers requiring Wire Transfer with "To further credits to" memo?

    Don't know if it's the same everywhere, but I can transfer ACH from the computer, but each wire I've sent required at least a phone call if not a signature.
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    Did anyone ever write about why we had the crash in Oct 2018?

    Volatility... unless it's so whippy and happens so fast you can't cope.... is a good thing.
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    Why Is The US Dollar Flying Lately ?

    $USD "flying"? Looks like it's in the middle of a 20 year range.
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    Why Is The US Dollar Flying Lately ?

    Among currencies, the $USD is apparently the "cleanest dirty shirt". Lots are touting the demise of the USD... but when the SHTF, I can make an arguemnt for the dollar soaring. (Personally, I prefer a strong dollar... our money has more buying power. Americans who want a weak dollar...
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    Another famed value investor closing his fund. David Winters.

    I chuckle at how quiet the board gets when I righteously disdain volume considerations. It's like I just revealed "there's no Santa Claus". :)
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    Another famed value investor closing his fund. David Winters.

    Oh please, let me give you a valuable clue. Whatever you've thought about "volume"... FUGGETABOUTIT! (I know that's not conventional wisdom and had to swallow... true, nonetheless.) I have 3 "pet peeves" about trading notions. Volume is one of them. VOLUME MEANS NOTHING... when it comes to...
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    Another famed value investor closing his fund. David Winters.

    1. Not the same as barring profitable card counters.... just a matter of logistic administration. Enough fund timers were moving money to cause the fund managers headaches, so they cut all of us off. (I had accounts at Charles Schwab. They had access to all of the mutual fund companies. Not...
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    Another famed value investor closing his fund. David Winters.

    OK, enough of your BS and jealousy. ON IGNORE!
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    Another famed value investor closing his fund. David Winters.

    1. Never had a link, but I kept a copy of the Barrons results from the paper. 2. The mutual fund timing business went kaput in 2001. It worked so well, that too many got involved and caused the fund managers to cut us off. 3. I don't manage OPM now, just family money. 4. My "style"...
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    Another famed value investor closing his fund. David Winters.

    Link to what? You're the doubter/accuser. YOU look it up or shut your F'n yap!
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