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    concentration in trading

    i have recently started daytrading with real money. i have a particular system that provides consistent returns. however after a few successful trades, i sabotage myself by entering trades that did not fit the patterns and end up losing money at the end. how can i increase my concentration...
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    how to increase concentration

    i have recently started daytrading with real money. i have a particular system that provides consistent returns. however after a few successful trades, i sabotage myself by entering trades that did not fit the patterns and end up losing money at the end. how can i increase my concentration...
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    forex options

    wow. i tried now with IB and there is a lot. there are some with strike price 7 for CAD.USD. who ever would trade on such strikes. is there any that i should filter out
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    forex options

    where do i get info on forex options. I use IB and when i asked them, they recommended a symbol lookup. You may look at PHLX or ISE for symbol on currency option. You may also at Globex, for currency future option. On website, go Trading, exchange listings. IB lookup is giving me nightmares...
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    how much bandwidth do i really need

    how much do i really need. how to measure the current consumed bandwidth
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    anybody notice ib prob today

    anyone notice ib was havingissues with quotes and backfill with idealpro today
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    IB trade above high of bar

    when i plotted my trades, i found that my forex trade executed above the high of the bar. how is it possible. mt data provider and broker is IB. http://screencast.com/t/cXmv3UIxkD
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    IB change cancellation fee

    1.does ib charge change/cancellation fee for all stocks or is it limited to us stocks only. 2. does it affect order entries made using tws or api 3. does not affect order entries usign smart or other ECN
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    Notice of Possible Buy-Inþ- IB

    you mean, i could have just left it alone. what factors should i look for either ignore the warning or act on it.
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    Notice of Possible Buy-Inþ- IB

    yes. your statement is very correct. i got FORCED to COVER a QQQQ short. 50 shares that is all.
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    Notice of Possible Buy-Inþ- IB

    i am trying to figure out how to manage it next time. 1. can i closed the existing short and open a new one. i can live with the commission loss. what are the chances that i can short the stock after i get the notice.
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    Notice of Possible Buy-Inþ- IB

    how about this. i queries QQQQ in IB http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/trading/ViewShortableStocks.php?key=qqqq&cntry=usa&tag=United+States&ib_entity=llc&ln= it has a check availability link and it states Symbol: QQQQ Availability: >10'000'000 Exchanges: ARCA, ATD, BATS, BEX, BTRADE...
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    Notice of Possible Buy-Inþ- IB

    why do they allow opening of short if it is not there. just a waste of my time.
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    Notice of Possible Buy-Inþ- IB

    This is the second time that IB has forced me to close my short position. why do the even allow me to short it when they dont ahve the damn stock to lend. both the times, i had been in the money and had to close it up for no fault of mine. what are my options here. Based upon information...
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    best broker

    i want to trade forex micro's to start real trading. i have paper traded with IB for few months and am confortable with trading. now whcih is the best broker in town with the smallest pip and reliable. appreciate any input.
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    real time scanners for Toronto Stock exchange

    are there realtime scanners for the toronto stock exchage. i am interested in high vol and high gains real time scans.
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    toronto stocks realtime scanning

    who provides realtime scanning features for Toronto stock exchanges. i have used AB with DTN /Esignal and do want to use it. i am looking for apps or tools that would just provide the top vol movers real time for Toronto Stock Exchanges.
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    A Program to Turn Computer on Autmatically?

    can you provide more details on this Automate software?any url or links can help
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    cannot understand commission

    i find it tough to understand. what what level of trading should i choose between bundlign and unbundled commission structure. what is the threshold.
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    cannot understand commission

    i thought IB was the cheapest commussion structure. but my statement does not state so. i buy 150 shares and commissioni s 1$. i buy 800 shares the commission is 4$. does that mean if i buy 2000 shares the commission is 10$, its a ripoff. copy of my statemtn is in this link. Note that MGI...
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