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    This bull market is finished?

    A quote from Greenspan's book pretty much sums up this thread: p. 466 "How do we know when irrational exuberance has unduly escalated asset values, which then become subject to unexpected and prolonged contractions? It is often suggested that the richest investors are those best at...
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    US Futures Exchange currency futures

    http://www.cme.com/trading/prd/fx/
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    The Logical Trader - ACD Method Question

    Anyone subscribe to Mark Fishers Logical Trader Website? http://www.thelogicaltrader.net/index.html I'm thinking of subscribing, but i have a few questions (i cant seem to find the answers in the book or anywhere on the web). Can someone explain to me how the values in the "Commodity...
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    Electronic vs Pit crude

    Pit traders/Locals do more than just "front run" large orders...the big locals are actually taking the "other side" of large institutional orders, and thats why they can move the market. I think most traders (especially those that have never been on the floor) dont really understand how the...
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    Small or large stop loss orders?

    There is more too it than just stop length (like your survey asks about)....There are a lot of other variables your forgeting about (or not taking into account) (1) self disipline (2) money management (3) entry/exit parameters (4) Position sizing.... Obvisously you want the tightest stop as...
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    I figured out way people listen to gang rap.

    Its got nothing to do with Napster....it all relates too and is rooted back to the drug trade of the mid 80’s. Investing in Music (rap) was an easy way to launder drug money. Gangster rap gained all its popularity (and financial backing) from the huge drug trade that took place in Queens...
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    Thinking of buyign some books

    A few i would suggest... Mind Over Markets - Dalton (its all Market Profile stuff but its a great book on the whole auction process) The Logical Trader - Fisher (The ACD Trading system) Douglas' first book - The Disiplined Trader (I actually liked it better than 'Trading in the Zone')...
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    CFA Exams...???

    Do you need sponsorship to take it (like the series 7), and how long does it take? Someone told me it has to be spread out over a few years....is that true?
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    Dane Cook...Funny or Not?

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    Some Series 3 Material For Sale...

    <B>Material Sold - Moderators....please close or delete this thread. Thanks!</B>
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    SPX index options

    Doesnt your broker have some 'order filling brokers' in the SPX pit? Cant you just call your broker, ask for a quote...he'll then call the floor, get the real time quote/market, then he gives that information back too you....then you make a trading decision (or give him an order to work)? I...
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    trading in Chicago

    Try to find a junior trader/trader assistant/floor clerk position at one of the Chicago firms that does Market Making (or for some locals who need clerks/assistants). Those will pay a salary + bonus'....You'll then learn how to trade, get paid, and hopefully advance into a trading position were...
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    Traders Audio

    I think they are playing some of the Q&A broadcasts today, after the close - 3:15CT....They played one this morning, I thought I remember him saying they would also play some at the close. I think they also give out free username/passwords to listen to the Q&A and sample the squawk.
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    What is in store for the mgex?

    I've been hearing that their really trying to launch those Index Contracts (to hedge/trade the basis).....they got barely any OI though - last time I check the NCI (corn) contract had an OI of only 11.
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    Chicago trader seeking advice

    If your just looking for guys to talk with (and your already in Chicago), and your not afraid to approach people....just spend a lot of time at the bars/resturants around the exchanges (Ceres Cafe, Riverside Resturant (the one in the CME building), Cactus Bar, ect...). Or just hang around that...
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    www.swingtrades.com

    damn their expensive....$75 just for a 5 day limited trial!
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    Some Series 3 Material For Sale...

    I'm trying to sell all of the following Series 3 study material items for $55 (for everything and media mail shipping): 1. Securities Exam Preparation, INC Series 3 Commodity Futures Practice Exams CDROM - ($99 value) - This is a CDROM that has chapter quizzes for each section of the exam...
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    You are NOT alone…..trading and depression.

    your essentially saying, instead of trying to pursue your dreams, you should just face the facts and say, "i'm going to fail...so i might as well just quit now." How does that make the person better off? I would think that would make the person MORE depressed, and feel even more worthless...
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    Who else here think women suck?

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    ACD Trader leaves Fast Money Show

    http://thelogicaltrader.net/ The book, Logical Trader, is actually pretty good....you may want to check it out if your looking for a trading plan/approach.
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