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    CBOT down?

    "The Host is closed, all day orders were pulled. A Pre-Open message will be disseminated once determined. GTCs and GTDs remain in the order book." CME Group 20 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 USA
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    CBOT down?

    No, nothing is trading. They'll have a preopen since it's been down for some time. Adjust your orders then.
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    CBOT down?

    Jan 08, at best
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    CBOT down?

    Get hedged bro. This may be an hour or so.
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    CBOT down?

    They need to turn off the implieds and keep them off!
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    CBOT down?

    Again?
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    Living and trading in Mexico

    Saxon, How long did it take for your dick to fall off?:eek:
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    Chicago trader seeking advice

    Well, at least you can appreciate the risk. To learn to trade sucessfully in only 2 months is like getting a 4 year degree in one semester. It's almost unheard of. It will take time, patience and discipline. I'd say give it a solid year full time before you give in.
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    Chicago trader seeking advice

    You"ll learn more from following the ES Journal thread on this site than you will from that book. Some of those guys can call them well. I don't trade it but it has become an important indicator for me over the last 3 months.
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    Chicago trader seeking advice

    How long have you been at it?
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    Chicago trader seeking advice

    Or just start smoking cigarrettes outside the exchanges and BS with a few. You can even meet Rick Santelli on one of his smoke breaks. I'm serious, no joke, What type of trade are you looking to do?
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    Self employed full time traders

    Well, I've been audited 3 times. Mostly for verification of business expenses. It was a pain in the ass at first but very educational. Definitely see an accountant. The 60/40 tax is a huge plus for traders.
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    Self employed full time traders

    K-1? We're talking self employed here. #2 says nothing about a prop shop.
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    Self employed full time traders

    John, you sound more like an investor. The OP probably falls into one of these 2 categories. Both of which are subject to social security taxex under SE. Probably #2 1. Note, commodity traders who are registered as dealers or traders on a commodities exchange are subject to SE taxes...
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    Self employed full time traders

    Do yourself a favor and get a new accountant before you are audited.
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    Self employed full time traders

    Sorry, but you need to learn your laws as well. If the total of your net earnings from self-employment from all businesses is $400 or more, you must pay into the Social Security and Medicare systems by filing Form 1040, Schedule SE (PDF), Self-Employment Tax. Self-Employment tax consists of...
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    Huge delays when placing orders IB

    Do you have an alternate connection method?
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    Need Reason For Bond Rally Last Sept

    I think the number needs to print off the chart for any significant movement before the 18th.
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    Need Reason For Bond Rally Last Sept

    Major short coveering that day. I remember it well.
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