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    Are dual processor machines necessary ?

    Trading system vendors won't be rushing to create 64 bit software that could used with 64 bit processors. IMO there's no rush to go out a by a 64 bit processor system.
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    What would be considered a "world class return" in todays market?

    When you make enough to contribute to your retirement fund and keep the wife/girlfriend happy, I'd say you're probably made it to the top 1%. :cool:
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    The Surf Report

    The bears are running for cover. I hope you covered your short position.
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    reversal to upside day shaping up

    powerful move up ... let's see if it can continue over the next 2 hours. Retracement may be shallow though. :)
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    Hedge 'n Hold

    How's the hedge 'n hold strategy working ?
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    The Dawg Pound

    how does the rocket work when the market gaps up or gaps down?
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    Globex Terminal

    And you still have to pay commisions and NFA fees .:p
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    Day Trading Stats

    Un-licensed traders.
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    3 Questions About Scalping (stock & index traders)

    Typically I risk 2 points to make 2 points minimum with my signal being a moving average crossover. Win/loss ratio after 500+ trades is at 53%. Average winner is 2.63. Average loser is 1.75 including breakevens. I use a trailing stop to get flat ... no reversals. Simple system.
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    Commissions!! Commissions!! Commissions!!

    If you traded from home and found out that you required more news services, squawk box, etc. it would cost you more money out of your pocket anyway. So you might as well stay with a firm that provides everything you need to be successful at trading even if you have to pay a little extra. It's...
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    PFG Trader Challenge

    I've seen it advertised in a magazine. I think this is just another way for the PFG brokers to try to open accounts and drum up commissions. Look at the commissions they charge. For electronic traded they'll rob you. $8.00 per round turn plus more fees in addition to that. PFG hasn't...
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    3 Questions About Scalping (stock & index traders)

    Another question about scalping. What are the typical win/loss rates? The reason that I ask is that it seem to me that when you're scalping ... your win/loss rate is lower. I have been using a scalping system that produces about 53% so far. I was initially very disappointed with my...
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    Are dual processor machines necessary ?

    The only way that I can see needing a dual processor system is if a trader is using multiple realtime charts as well as multiple complex option analysis, realtime optimizations with stocks, bonds, futures, options as well as other derivatives, monitoring many symbols and monitoring many trading...
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    beware of somone else cutting a deal for your group

    Only the strong, legitimate or smart should survive.
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    The Surf Report

    The War is over and spring is in the air. It's a good time to be a bull. Here we go to 1000 on SPX.
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    3 Questions About Scalping (stock & index traders)

    I prefer to scalp eminis... initial target 2 pts.
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    Trading Ideas

    Amazon.com booksellers ... do a search under trading ... do some reading.
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    Prop Futures

    Trading has ruined me too. Even though I can have another career doing something else, the desire isn't there.
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    Prop Futures

    Which explains why so many firms that recruit these youngsters have gone under.
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