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    When to quit?

    I posted this in another older thread but it's relevant here too... IMO, disciplined money management is at least half of the equation for profitable trading. You can have a system with a high mathematically positive expectation and lose money with sloppy money and risk management. There are...
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    traders that lose money

    IMO, disciplined money management is at least half of the equation for profitable trading. You can have a system with a high mathematically positive expectation and lose money with sloppy money and risk management. There are two performance numbers that completely define profitability: your...
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    Options Trading Platform

    Here's another you could check out. http://www.optionstar.com/
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    IB News

    ...Exchange rules also prohibit transfers for liquidation, which you could do under other circumstances.
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    IB News

    Most of the time brokers don't know squat about Exchange products and services - go right to the Exchanges for info. Call the clearinghouse or look on their web sites. From the CME site... CME introduced "side-by-side" electronic and open outcry trading of CME currency and cross-rate...
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    Gonna jump; need advice

    I thank everyone for their opinions. For all who were aghast at the thought of my leaving my current job, I’m not thinking about going into trading as someone trying to cross an expressway blindfolded during rush hour. I have a detailed strategy with conservative estimates of what I think I...
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    E mini NDX 500 liquidity

    Nasdaq Indexes include the Composite, 100, and several sector indices
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    Trading Journal - May

    Seanote, great trading. I started a thread yesterday about leaving my job for trading full time. You had a questioni about my time zone - it's the East Coast. For the last few years, at work, I've had the opportunity to watch the markets in real time and occasionally trade (not direct)...
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    Gonna jump; need advice

    I’m gonna take the plunge from the warm (in)security of an 8-6 job into the cold waters of trading. I’d appreciate all your questions, answers and comments. A little background. I’m not a complete newbie – I’ve been in involved with the trading business for almost 20 yrs. I now...
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    Advice On New Computer

    You can check these guys who build systems specifically for traders. You'll pay more due to testing and support, but it could be worth it. I've reviewed their products but haven't made a purchase yet. http://www.trikinetic.com
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