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I specialize in relatively low volume stocks, preferring ones with volume over 250K. However, there are some that I trade that are below that cutoff point. I've trading these low volume "wonders" to be somewhat of an art. One example of an exception is AZZ that has very low volume but I've...

Sorry, I meant to include the Parabolic Stop code that I use. It is Tradestation's "EasyLanguage" code which is not easy. inputs: AccFactorStep( .02 ), AccFactorLimit( 0.2 ), ATRLength( 21 ), NumATRs(6.0) ; variables: ATR(0),MP(0), LX(0), SX(0), AF(0), TradeHH(0), TradeLL(0) ...

I use several types of exits/stops: ATR , Trailing , Breakeven, Stop Loss, Parabolic , Profit target. A little detail on them: ATR-I assume you know this one. Exit n ATRs from the trade high/low. N=6 is usually a pretty good place to start. Trailing stop- This takes a profit. If...

I've been at this a while. Also, I've been using Tradestation even started with their SystemWriterPlus in I think 1988. I've been down the road with fancy, complicated, systems that relied on "rocket science" math. I put in many hours looking at almost every system printed in TASC. In...

I'm not sure how good I am when trading other people's $$$ but I think I'll find out sometime this year. I'm good with my own. I tend to be very conservative. For example, I had 15 trades today and 12 were losers but the others put the day a little into the + column. I may post some...

Thanks to all. It was a great help. The IB account sounds perfect for what I plan. As I do plan to charge fees, I'll look into the need for State registration. I have an LLC and will likely use it for this purpose and get my health insurance through it also. Thanks again. This is a...

Hello, I'm a stock trader and have made most if not all of my living this way for the past 8 years. Word of my success has spread to some family and friends. Some have asked me to trade on their behalf which I am willing to do. My question is do I need to obtain any licenses, permits...