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That's correct. I didn't read the thread so don't know what previous posts said.

I'm also conisdering opening an account at Open E Cry. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

I got 1920x1200. Yes the font are really small, but my trading platform has the option of larger fonts and it works really well. You can also adjust the font size in "Screen properties" but then you lose some clarity.

I got a 17" widescreen notebook, works great for me!

TOS customer accounts are SIPC protected. Check their website.

Valuations are based on assumptions, hence the target depends on assumptions.

Sometimes boxes appear to be out of line because of some corporate action (i.e. mergers, takeovers).That is, the option pricing reflects the terms of the deal and, at face value, the pricing may seem off, yet in reality it's not.

IV is high at the OTM strikes, but the ATM IV is about 63% for Apr, 75% for May, 70% for Jun and 72% for Sep, which is normal when looking at past IV levels.

What makes you think they are elevated?

FX forward is a contract to buy/sell a certain currency at a predetermined time in the future. Forwards are the same as futures. Currenex is the "big boys" platform, that's why the minimums are higher. Multicurrency clearing means that you can have a base currency other than USD. Not...

nice link, thanks!

Traded, not bought! Each contract has a buyer and a seller.

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Depends on your strategy - pure mechanical or discretionary, but the difference is day and night. Emotions are on a totally different level in live trading. There's no point guessing, just go for it as being a great trader on paper means nothing.

By the way, I usually aim for 2-3 to 1, reward to risk.:cool:

Isn't this a extremely subjective question? It depends on what you trade, how you trade and etc.

The idea described is called triangular arbitrage, where you use 2 pairs and a cross rate between the two currencies in the pairs. For example, EUR/USD, JPY/USD and EUR/JPY. You can calculate the implied EUR/JPY cross-rate from the other two pairs and then compare it to the actual...

No, the exchange has to list options. Which stocks are you talking about?

The industry is moving towards that, but some argue that going to pennies would squeeze market makers even further, which would eventually negatively affect the final user, retail traders. Still, I have no doubt we are going to pennies.

I would just run some "what if" tests on both alternatives and see which one gives me the overall better risk/reward given various outcomes.