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    Level 2 Quotes in QuoteTracker:

    Hi, why not use the data feed from your broker? Schaefer
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    Anyone buying Vista?

    If one has been around computers long enough, one should know, never to rush out and become a beta tester. Especially, if you have to pay, to buy the software in the first place. As with any new releases, there will be compatibility problems, wait a while, let somebody play beta tester, sort...
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    Getting started - developing a system

    This is the beauty about trading, what works for one person, may not work for the other. Even if you were let in on a successful strategy, it may, or may not work for you. Simply because, it may, or may not suit your personality. If you haven't been doing this long, one thing you need to...
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    Scalpers (and everyone else) - how do you deal with wash sales?

    Try looking up, "Gainskeeper" :) Schaefer
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    Any able to connect to IB Sunday 7th Jan???

    No luck here in South Florida :( Schaefer
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    Best DataFeed to compliment my IB account?

    ARCA still provides free qoutes? I thought that they had stopped that a while back. Then again, I don't trade equities, so I may not be up to date on that one. Even, if it's still available, I suspect that it'll only show ARCA book. Schaefer
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    Best DataFeed to compliment my IB account?

    Unfortunately, "cheaper, and more reliable", do not go hand in hand. Basically, you get what you pay for. That being said, you've already gotten best bang for the buck from both IB's data feed, and QT charting. It's a great set up for starters. But if you're starting to trade seriously, and...
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    Foreign women better than western?

    Everyone forgot to mention, that even the foreign women, who have been in the US too long, gets assimilated into US females' mindsets. I've heard that, Oprah Winfrey's shows are to blame :p
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    Myminitrading daily trades 2007

    MMT, sorry to hear about your loss. But I'm sure, it hardly made a scratch on your account. Keep 'em coming, it's been one of the most entertaining journals in a while :D Better luck tomorrow, Schaefer
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    Possible to become a success with 5k?

    May be some one on ET should step up to the plate, and show, it could be done. Last time I saw anybody done that was, "Mama Vivian", with about $20,000, I think. I think, she is a big shot now :D Way to go, Mama Viv. As for the OP, don't feel bad dude. I have less than that in my IB...
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    Video card supporting 3360 x 1050

    I have three of the Ge 7 series from Nvdia, and they all support that resolution. Schaefer
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    How do you find your signals?

    Alright, first post for the year 2007 :D Here ya go freewilly: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=76297 Most of the better platforms could give you an alert, and place the orders per your instructions, regarding conditions of the strategy used, with them squiggly...
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    Transition to Futures

    Hi, ksonsinc, this is Schaefer here. Could you elaborate a little bit more on how 40 points against, you wiped out your account with 7 contracts. What was the account size, and most importantly, the performance bond per contract? Thanks, and Happy New Year bud, Schaefer
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    Which games resemble the game of trading the most?

    Combat flight sims: WW2 = IL2+FB+Ace+PF Modern = Falcon 4, Lock On Setting up, and waiting for a perfect "boom and zoom", which sometimes takes hours, is a great way to train for patience, and discipline. Hey, it's just like trading :p
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    Living large in South Florida

    Hi, welcome, if you do decide to come down here, take an accelerated course on Spanich, and Ebonic, and don't forget to get an entry visa with a valid passport. Don't let the airline people fool you, it ain't no US of America down here. Welcome to the banana republic :D
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    Staying focused and alert

    Have you tried setting audio and/or visual alerts to notify you of potential setups? For example, price level, trend line break, technical, volume alerts etc. Happy trading :)
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    NPP builds a Emini system

    Hi, NPP, It's good to hear from you, and to have you back again. I would like to say "Thank you", for your past contributions here on ET. They have helped me become a better trader. Now back to your regularly scheduled programs :D Schaefer
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    Daily EUR/USD trades

    Hi, romik, I don't know about spot, but I trade the Euro Fx, and 8:00 to 12 noon, is the most active intraday. I usually trade the London open at 3 am till 7:30 am, before I go to work. Have fun :) Schaefer
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    Deposits in IB

    You should ask your bank, IB does not charge you a penny. Happy trading :) Schaefer
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    Do pilots make better traders?

    Yeah, right...take a pilot out of the cockpit, and they're like fish out of water :p Schaefer
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