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    T+3days-is it the same at every broker??

    do i have to stop trading for 3 days completely??? the same at all firms?? It just doesnt make much sense to a scalper :(
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    T+3days-is it the same at every broker??

    I want to withdraw some of my winning but datek tells me i have to wait 3 days after the trade to transfer funds out. I have to pay rent quick :D
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    Where/what service can I subscribe to inorder to receive market on close/imbalances?

    Also, would it provide a big enuf edge to someone who wants to trade toward the close. thx
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    November - Trade Journal

    Best wishes to you & ur family.
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    For listed stocks, how do i direct my order to

    Can I get margin for stocks under 2 dollars? Means I can sell short also?? thanks
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    For listed stocks, how do i direct my order to

    I have been a retail (datek, etrade) scalper for about 4 years now. Even though the profit hasnt been as great as before with the teenies, its still good. I have read about some of the profirms, but the commission is just too high for me to scalp in blocks of 10k and 25k dollar stocks. Am i...
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    For listed stocks, how do i direct my order to

    With an IB account, how do i route it to nas? Can i route it directly to nas instead of the specialist. Thx
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    For listed stocks, how do i direct my order to

    there are nyse, arcabook, isldbook, and nas. Most of the liquidity is going thru nyse or nas. But since I am using datek, how do i direct my order thru to the specialist or nas???? The reason I ask is because I cant seem to get a fill thru island. Thanks
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    For listed stocks, how do i direct my order to

    nas or nyse (as displayed on the level2 window)??? I cant seem to get any good fill with island on a listed stock. Thanks
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    Why do stocks trade after hours?

    :D
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    Scalping with Size

    anyone still doing it?
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    "Trader" taxation

    no need for me to elect MtM?? I dont mind staying out of trading for a month. I can use the extra time for the family. Thanks
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    "Trader" taxation

    its because i will have many wash sales and i dont what to get into trouble with them. i hear people telling me not to trade either in december or january... is it correct? if so, do i have to stay out of it both december and january (2 months total?) thanks for ur reply
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    "Trader" taxation

    I have not traded for myself before but will be trading exclusively beginning january. Is it still okay to elect mtm for tax year 2003?Will i have to show a record of my past trading activities to the IRS to be able to elect MtM for the yr 2003? Do i have to pay self employment taxes if i am...
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    Mentor needed: Free dougnuts/dinner

    by the way I am in houston. thx
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    Mentor needed: Free dougnuts/dinner

    Are there life after scalping? I was away from the market for a year and now I am back. I would really appreciated if someone in houston can help me become a better trader not scalper.
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