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    Deutsche Bank will exit global equities business and slash 18,000 jobs in sweeping overhaul

    Why do they quit institution trading altogether?
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    How likely will this CC get assigned?

    I'm short 80 contracts. Now it's 3 left.
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    How likely will this CC get assigned?

    You are right. I just got assigned but only a partial fill and not the entire position for some reason.
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    How likely will this CC get assigned?

    I'm surprised the stock is still sitting in my account on ex-date.
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    How likely will this CC get assigned?

    I'm long BAC stock and sold Jun 07 $27 CC against it. The stock is going ex-dividend on Jun 6 and the call is $1 ITM at the moment. How likely will the stock get called away early because someone wants the dividend?
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    Never tell a broker you trade for a living?

    Does a broker really care if you say you are self employed with a non-finance "side gig" so you qualify for non-pro market data exemption?
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    Recommendations for good weekly trading research

    How did Arora perform during the bear market of 2008 and 2009? I have the ZYX Buy Alert and find it invaluable. I'm wondering if I should get the ZYX Short Sell Alert as well. There's some promotion deal going on this week. Thanks.
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    2% stop loss rule?

    https://institute.cmegroup.com/modules/the-2-percent-rule
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    2% stop loss rule?

    I read 2% capital (account size) stop loss per trade is the "sweet spot" for most traders. Does anyone run it tighter or looser here? If so, what % capital stop loss do you use?
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    Vote here if you think this is the beginning of a bear market of 2018?

    10-year @ 3%. Is it really the end of it for stocks?
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    Trying to get mortgage loan as full-time trader

    I'll never qualify for TTS without the 720 trades.
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    Trying to get mortgage loan as full-time trader

    For tax return, how far back does a bank typically look at?
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    Trying to get mortgage loan as full-time trader

    Does anyone have any experience in getting a mortgage loan to buy a house as a full-time trader (Schedule C, no W-2), especially if you have some losing years before being profitable? Thanks.
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    LJM Preservation and Growth Fund, collapsed by 82 percent! (WTF?)

    "Preservation" 18% of capital
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    Trading for living and estimated tax payments?

    How do you guys make the right estimated tax payments to avoid paying underpayment penalty given the volatile and unpredictable nature of trading for living? I trade full-time (not qualified for TTS). I didn't make much money and got a refund in 2016. My profit spiked in 2017 (AGI ~$120k) but...
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    The "wager" mindset

    I'm trading full-time and looking to make a 6-figure income. That translates to needing to make roughly $2k a week from trading. What's the best way to drop this "need to make $2k a week" wager mindset and focus on setups? Thanks.
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    "Security Analysis" best version?

    Which version is the one to get if you have to buy just one copy of this fundamental analysis bible? Thanks.
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    What is the best book on options trading?

    Are you meant to read "Options as a Strategic Investment" cover to cover and master all the concepts in the book or just pick out the strategies relevant to your own trading?
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    Newspaper subscription worth getting? (Barron's, IBD, etc.)

    What's your opinion on Barron's and IBD these days? I haven't read them for years and wondering if they are worth subscribing to. Thanks!
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    Recommendations for good weekly trading research

    Bumping. I'm looking at the Arora ZYX Buy Alert. Would you still recommend it? Thanks.
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