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What I don't get is the .16 div(pre split)? : :confused: If you own a hundred shares, that is not a dividend. Thats lunch! That has a div yield of almost nothing. I guess income mutuals can now by the stock,"because it has a div".

I don't think I would get the ballons and candles out just yet.

I disagree. However, I will not argue the point. The mental aspect is definitely the key. The reason I suggested that paul paper trade the contract is just based on my own experience with it . To me the mini's move erratically than stocks. I tend to get shaken out of positions because my...

hehehe.......:)

They co-developed a drug called Aldurazyme with Genzyme(GENZ). It just got a thumbs up from the FDA. Both stocks were moving like frieght trains today.

I would recommend paper trading ES & NQ. Then progress SLOWLY into 1 contract. Just take it slow and manage the risk and leverage prudently and you will be okay. Oh, make sure you find a good broker. I don't think you can go wrong with IB or Advanced Futures.

Stock or commodIty futures(or both)? What time frame do you trade on?

ouch.... :D Maybe Maria will have to start showing a little more skin. I knew there was something positive in all this.

I said that quite a few times lately.

Oh, I agree. It is not a perfect model for a number of reasons. I posted it with the intention of helping newer traders understand the risks associated with smaller accounts and poor money management. Quite a few do not realize the drawdowns that are likely to occur when more than 1-2% of the...

Well..........., that sums it all up.

Here is a fun site to play around with. http://math.ucsd.edu/~anistat/gamblers_ruin.html Go to the bottom of the page and you will find a calculator that you can create all kinds of different probability/equity curve scenarios with. *Note: Use a very large size for the house account...

how much slippage do you see, trading those contracts?

It really depends on your situation. What do you trade(futures/cash)? are you consistently profitable? Is trading your sole source of income?

cool! Thanks for all the info. I've been looking for a cheapsource for intraday.

I would be curious to see which one leads and what % of the time. Usually it the futures leading the cash. Then other days certain sectors or stocks lead. Yesturday afternoon, software seemed to lead everything:confused:

What exchange/contracts are you trading? Curious

How many years back does qcharts have intraday data(5min or smaller)? thanks cheeks

Hmmmm...... six pack plus smokes + tax, ummm..... PM me for exact pricing. I'm reworking my fee structure.:D

I was actually reffering to the CME, but thanks for the input. I saw a post from a CBOE market marker not long ago. He was looking for an oppurtunity to leave the floor, for just the reasons you describe. More competition and thin spreads.