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Casey, I've never used Ninja but heard good things about it. What are the benefits over Strategy Runner? Edit: Never mind. I just visited your website but I'm curious if you guys have any platforms that are set up for automated algo trading that would be developed in C++ or Amibroker's...

I'm curious where you came up with the number 333? You would have liquidity issues to deal with at that level. Even at 100 lots you can expect partial or incomplete fills on the ES. I think you're making a mistake by fixing your position size at a certain number. I don't put the same...

That's exactly right. Simply remove unemployment bennies and the FDIC and we're in a full blown Depression.

Public companies are hiring but very selectively and the competition is fierce!

Why doesn't the market ever go the right way when shit like this happens? Just the other day I hit "buy" when I meant to hit "sell." Guess which way the market went? Of course.

Just saw a firefighter driving an Audi A8. Those things start at 78k. Did a tax return last year for a retired FF and his pension was 72k per year. I wonder if our Social Security checks will be that high when we retire? No wonder the state is broke.

That's too funny but sad at the same time because it could actually happen.

From a cost control standpoint, yes! It's a great idea but what does this mean down the road? Everything we get is going to be made in China soon and we're all already aware of the quality of their products. If they don't require insurance then I suppose they can't be sued so what does that...

Ummm....so you think the market wouldn't exist or if it did exist it would be in complete disarray without the existance of GS? These folks are reaching into your pocket and stealing from you and you don't even realize it.

Dude, Goldman testified in front of Congress that they did no wrong, the announced they didn't need the money because they were "hedged," Blankfein claims he is doing "God's work." Exactly how much more crap do you need to hear coming from this company to realize they are lower than pond...

You gotta love Bloomberg for going after these pigs, not that anything will change. Folks are too busy poking each other on Facebook to read the news these days.

I agree. Amibroker is an excellent service at a reasonable price and the AFL language is very similar to C++ I don't use it, however. I prefer to code my own algos with C++ with a data feed.

I'm surprised you are getting audited for this. If your sch D's final number matches the broker's 1099-B then you are good to go. The request for the basis for all your positions is absurd. Just try your best and make sure your final number matches the 1099-B Also, I'm assuming you have...

Generally, you want an auditor to follow your trading in real time but you should be able to find a CPA that will give you the green light after the fact. I know a guy at Infinity who can put you in touch with a guy who raises funds for CTA's and CPO's. I'll make a phone call or two and send...

Deductions definitely help and no one pays the 80% -- it's nothing more than a bracket. However, one of the reasons Reagan reformed the tax code in 1986 was because he was tired of paying such high taxes during his acting career. The word "disaster" was probably over the top but taxing the...

Have you talked to your broker? Most brokers know people who have contacts with accredited investors. That one way I found additional investors when I was running a hedge fund. I had to open an account with the broker but I didn't trade much there because I didn't particularly care for the...

Agree. Spending needs to be cut in addition to this. The first place I'd look would be the Military. Get as many troops out of the middle east as possible. After that I'm not really sure b/c I don't know what percentages of the tax revenue goes to what program and I really don't feel like...

Taxing the rich to death is definitely a recipe for disaster. Why would you take a risk and start a business if 80% of your income goes to the government, should you be successful. High tax rates on the rich has proven to be counter-productive.

Couldn't agree more but it's a pipe dream. Congress can control the actions of the public through the tax code. You want energy efficient hot water heaters? Tax break if you buy one. Electric cars? Tax break. Unfortunately, the IRS (and the FED) are here to stay.

The US should do something like what Ireland did a while back. Lower the corporate tax rate to something like 10% and watch the country get flooded with corporations doing business in the US. That would also solve the unemployment problem and generate tax revenue from the newly employed...