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I am running X-Trader PRO on a 3.2 GHz/1GB RAM Intel Dell machine. Last year, I would have the system's CPU go to 100% quite often and couldn't figure out why. This is a trading only machine. I feed data from X-Trader into an Excel sheet and then that data is pasted back to the MD Trader window...

I would take a more holistic approach, much like Nihaba is talking about. Caffeine is the last thing you would want to take in while trading. It causes spikes and dips in your concentration. If you really want to try a different approach, I would strongly suggest being asleep before 10 PM...

I would strongly suggest backing up and then doing a fresh install. Install the original XP and then SP2 before you install anything else. You will find that it is actually a tad faster than with SP1 with added security fixes. Chances are that your system is waiting for one of your drivers or...

Tell yourself to listen to the market instead of talking to it. You will become aware of what it is trying to tell you and will act accordingly without hesitation. It will even make you a better boyfriend/husband/mate. :D

Hi Mizer, Interesting handle.... I have been around some huge traders both in my equity and in my futures days. Outbursts are common in trading and it stems from the need for a trader to know that he is right immediately. A person needs a sense of control and wants the market to do what he...

I couldn't edit my post (thanks to the new limit), but here is a little food for thought: Here is an experiment you can do right now to replicate the kind of structure that the WTC had. Stand on an undamaged and empty soda can. Do so by stepping up on it with the weight of your foot...

Interesting.... I have historical data in CQG and that day is completely omitted from the database. Isn't that strange? I can look at a 1 min chart of the prior day and the week after starting 17th, but nothing on 9/11 even on overnight. As far as the building collapsing, it is not a simple...

Most brokers or clearing firms will not allow you to hold a position into expiration even if it is cash-settled. You have to check with your broker. If this is the case, then your position may be closed at an unfavorable price. The FDAX will trade the old contract with a higher volume up to the...

7 AM Eastern time on the day of expiration. I just don't trade that day until after the prior contract expires. Expiration day is the 3rd Friday of March, June, Sept, Dec. Make sure you don't trade any futures contract without fully understanding its contract specification...

Yes, you will be able to install WinXP Pro on your other machine. Be sure to separate your harddrive into partitions (at least 2) before you do so. Download all drivers necessary for your system along with other software that you need and store them in the second partition. This will make it...

Thanks for your help, guys. I wrapped it up into a PDF and sent it off today. I'm not really pursuing the job, but when opportunity knocks one should answer. Thanks, again.

The question that comes to mind as I read your message is whether you are trading the 60 min or daily time frame or if you are trying to catch 2 or 5 min moves. I think less is more in scalping. It makes sense to look at the daily to spot the most recent battle direction of the market. Be sure...

Interesting. A US employer would never expect or ask for that sort of information. I have done some research and get conflicting ideas of what info should be included. I appreciate the links.

I don't kiss and tell. :D

Hi folks, I am wondering if someone with trading experience would be kind enough to send me a copy of his CV. It doesn't have to be up to date. I am interested in an international format. I am not interested in the standard resume we use here in the U.S. I bet you are wondering why I need...

Not sure who said it first, but I am referring to this newsletter that I read recently: http://www.frontlinethoughts.com/printarticle.asp?id=mwo012006

I use X-Trader Pro. You don't pay any additional amount for any exchanges once you have Pro. It will also give you access to the API as well as the Autospreader. The advantage of X-Trader is not just the speed of execution. The stability, risk management and support are also the best in the...

DOM is just a screen that shows you the Level II bids/offers. Why would it ever be overkill in itself? Do you mean that one would have many of them on the screen or something? If so, then can you have too many or not enough charts? It is a personal preference thing.

The ER2 has had a much stronger and much more independent run up than the other equity indices. The rally on Friday morning showed a lot of good volume printing on the offer on the way up. Once it peaked, there was a tremendous amount of selling of any attempt to push up. The tape never lies and...

I have a lot of experience with MEGA Life (through the NASE). It is an awful insurance company. Everything is great and the salesman is great until you have a claim situation. MEGA Life was sued by several groups as well as the government on several occasions, I think, for denying valid claims...