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Treetop Flyer - Steven Stills

Hi Livingston, Thanks for your reply! No, I didn't think this strategy would be good thing to attempt as a beginner. It seems like this would require having a really well-developed "feel" for both market movement, AND the characteristic movement of the particular stock itself. Just...

stu, Shhhh...we're flying under the radar here, so don't tell anyone! LOL!

Thanks once again, Livingston! Another question: One tactic that's employed sometimes, at least in futures, is to have a "core" position, and sort of trade around this throughout the day. So, you might be long 100 contracts on an up day, but selling some on the rallies, and buying them...

jkort, Looking forward to hearing more! Thanks for offering to help!

Hi Livingston, You mentioned $0.75 as being the kind of daily price range to look for in selecting stocks. Forgive a stupid question, but is this an average daily range, or a minimum? Do you want to see stocks that have this range even on slow days, which means a much greater range on...

I would suggest that no one can provoke you unless you let them - you DO have a choice...just food for thought.

Actually, I plan to do just that - sit with Livingston! He's graciously donated his time and help to me, and many others on the thread and elsewhere. Let those of us who want to engage in this tread do so without the name-calling and insults. Certainly there are good traders at a number...

Thank you again, Livingston!

Thanks for the definition. I'd seen that used before, but as I pay little attention to politics, wasn't sure what it meant nor its origin. Oh, and the jokes were funny!

OK, I'll bite: What's a moonbat, and how did this term originate?

Might be a good question to post in the Options Forum. Maverick74, riskarb, momoney, and some of those guys are VERY sharp, and may well be able to help.

Hi Steve, Does a trader have to work at/for Hold Bros. to use this SAI product? How would someone at another firm use this? THanks!

An excellent question! Could we clarify acceptable (decent) volatility, too?

Thank you, Livingston! As always, a complete, and to-the-point answer! Actually, I'm rather glad this thread is buried where it is! It's able to fly below the radar, and avoid more of the less-than-constructive input seen on so many threads. I'm sure I'll think of more to occupy your...

Hi Livingston, I have a question about risk management, if you have time. How do you decide what to risk on a given trade? Let's say your average holding period on stock XYZ is 5 minutes, for example. Let's further say that the average price range over that 5 minutes is 10 cents. Do...

A public thanks once again, Livingston. There ARE LOTS of very specific comments on strategy and starting out with equities. I've been a part of ET since 2002, and can say that this is one of the most productive, informative threads I've read so far. We've learned about...

Thanks Nitro and KK for pointing out some interesting articles! Great contributions!

Hi Livingston, You've probably seen this thread, but I'd be most interested in your opinion of DeeMan's discussion of the specialist at the beginning of this thread: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=3282 Thanks for your time!

Perhaps a bit of trading experience of your own would help indentify those areas you think might benefit from having someone teach. My guess is that unless there's a strong personal motive (it's your friend, family, etc) no successful trader has any incentive to teach much - why bother with...