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    Gasoline going up....how to play it?

    At this point unleaded could go either way, so I'd wait for a catalyst to decide which way... definitely, don't bet the farm.
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    How Many Real Time 10-min Charts Can We Have Open Simultaneously Before Problems? Ib?

    I use QT and have several charts open simultaneously with no problems. Haven't used AmiB so can't compare, but I think QT will work fine for what you're trying. Give it a shot, it's free.
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    what screen size is best for daytrading?

    wohc: Thanks for the response. I'm going for the 20" regular screen. Regular screens work better for my layout style. Is 16 ms response time suitable for daytrading or should one wait for the 8ms LCD's to hit the mkt?
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    what screen size is best for daytrading?

    Anyone know the response time of Dell's 2001FP LCD?
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    Hedging-- what's the most efficient way to do it?

    Put on a collar: Buy the OTM put and sell OTM call for each put. Your profits will be limited but your futures position will be hedged nonetheless.
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    % of capital for margin

    20 - 25% of acct for margin, while keeping losses allowed per position at 2%.
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    Smacking the ER2

    imo - Great read with good lessons on the mchanics of trading.
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    USD/JPY * EUR/USD = EUR/JPY always?

    Actually, Panurgo is right
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    How I made 500 PIP

    Teres; Good job. What's your average number of open contracts?
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    U.S. taxes on forex

    Like futures, but you have to elect. See Greentax.com
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    How does margin work?

    Margin is based on the contract. A 1:100 margin means you can trade a 100,000 contract with 1000. With 10,000 you can trade ten 100,000 contracts. Note that your positions will be closed as the equity in your account drops below the margin required for the positions you carry. Some brokers...
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