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Oldtrader: I didn't express myself accurately. While I have noticed the difference in color, I am more interested in what is actually happening to my (stop limit) order. My concern is about risk management. I want to make sure that if IB's system goes down, collapses, overloads, whatever, that...

Hey Everyone: You know I have been thinking about it. We all know that there are over 100 indicators, numerous execution systems, trading seminars of all kinds and yet there are so many traders who apparently cannot produce consistently profitable results. I have always suspected that what...

To all posters: I have just posted the following on the thread titled "What Sport do you practice regulary"(spelling). "Recently, I have been involved in a new sport called"bitch slapping young watson". This is a new sport that is low intensity and requires very little in the way of...

Wwatson: Your comment is amusing and predictable. Because you are young and stupid, I will overlook it for the moment, however at some point I will have to bitch slap you a bit. I hope you will take it bravely like a man, instead of crying to your mother that I am playing too rough. Here is...

Hello: I was just on my way out to have a life, when I saw this thread. I want to mention a couple of things while you still have an account to talk about. First, the idea that no one, or very few people on this site are profitable is incorrect. There are profitable traders, the number is...

Oldtrader: I believe I understand your comments, and you make some valid points. What I would like to point out is that having a stop limit order on globex is a matter of convenience and a safety issue. I have been stranded before because either IB or the exchange have had problems. Both point...

Hello: In my opinion gambling is placing a bet on a process that cannot be quantified without research and the gambler has done no research. In contrast, the poster (nwbprop) seems to be engaged in the research. This is clearly not gambling. Also there are other examples where an author or...

Michael: When you think about it, Mr. Market was on to low carb long before Dr. Atkins. In fact, I like to think of Mr. Market as "Atkins in a can". "Bring me your finest meats and cheeses. Bring me all your low carb delicacies for I am chubby and wish to be slim"

I am using Ninjatrader. An "offset" is programmed into the order process. (Sorry, I am a little sleep deprived tonight).

Hello: I am using limit orders for both entry and exits for size 10 cts to 50 cts. Depending on how sharp my entry is I will periodically see slippage of .5pt on the entry. Quite often none on exit as I am always scaling out into demand. For size 50 and below I usually see slippage of .25pt...

Hello: I have never met Mr. Williams. I like some of the written materials that I have read, and I think some of the strategies and ideas are interesting and in certain instances innovative. That said, I have come to the conclusion that many of the folks (including Mr. Williams) who write books...

Hello Folks: I am taking a break from my computer problems (trying to avoid killing my computer tech). I saw this thread and thought maybe I can say something that helps. First, you have to have some idea of what "flow" is. I suggest you take some time and simply watch. Doesn't matter what...

Hey Folks: I have had more than my share of virus, trojans, worms, etc. At this point I am thinking of buying a Mac G4 or G5 and running it using an emulation program. It has been a long time since I used Mac machines, so I am wondering if this is a viable solution? Any comments? Thanks, steve46

Hey folks: In answer to the original question, I trade both. In fact, I have current positions in 5 markets. This diversification allows me to smooth out returns and reduce portfolio risk. Since we are not concerned with protecting newbies, I will say that forex is fine if you have a suitable...

Failure is not an option

OK then, at exactly 1:16pm, I was able to re-connect Ninjatrader to my account. Of course it was a little too late to make any money with it, but I am glad to say that it was not my machine. Apparently the Yahoo licensing server was down. Well, as I mentioned before, I have learned a valuable...

I see. Well this is progressing from just an annoying problem to a real expensive opportunity cost as the Emin touches 1116. My usual last hour trade would have been a short at 1123.25.

I have been scanning and find no traces of the worm. It is 12:24 pm local (west coast usa) and still I get message that the Yahoo licensing servers are down OR my license in not active. Thats where we stand. Too bad. I would have traded that down move at 12:00. Oh well. Steve46 By the way...

Hey folks: Just had an interesting experience for which I didn't have a contingency plan. I closed down my execution program (Ninjatrader) to go have lunch. When I got back, the program could not be activated because the licensing servers are down. So I am watching the last hour instead of...

Qtip: I don't think in those terms when it comes to trading. Instead of believing and hoping that I am right, I test to see what the past has been like. If you don't research, you are gambling and it is just a matter of time before the "house" takes your account a piece at a time. What I know...