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What is SAIC? Is this a technical problem? I heared on NeedToKnowNews that they rang the bell early or something. Strange.

My exact sentiments. Like you, for me it is a work in progress. I has especially intensified lately due to this recent but prolonged rough patch I have hit. It is a good time, though, to re-evaluate my mindset and just get more rest instead of responding to the urge to struggle. Best of luck.

Yeah... I go thru this process every once in a while. It is also a work in progress here. I find that the month thing is the result of too much attachment to money. I continuously remind myself that I need to trade better rather than make more money. If you carry yesterday into today, your mind...

Not here. YM was never down today.

You would have seen it fall apart already.

On the stand I got, I have the bottom 2 screens set just 2 inches from the base. The keyboards fit nicely just underneath them. They are not flat with each other (not in the same line as shown in most images) and they are tilted up. They all are turned towards each other also. The upper monitors...

I apologize. I pay member rates, so I looked at the wrong product listing. You are right, the rate is $2.32 per turn + $0.04 NFA. My fault. My remarks about commissions are true though. Check here: http://www.cme.com/clearing/clr/fees/nonmember1866.html Would it make sense for ET'ers to...

The base is usually heavy enough to bring the center of gravity back down low if you are concerned about tipping over. If ergonomics are the concern, then you can simply place the bottom row low and have the upper row set so that you just have to turn your eyes up. What exactly is your concern?

$1.25 is a standard commission but I'm sure you can push for less even without size. The total package for the ES and NQ without commish for non-members is $4.60 per RT (exchange+ clearing+ NFA) and $1.64 per RT for YM. If you do just 10 turns per day, that's over $250 to the broker at that...

Interestingly enough... you had to post along with the "loosers" in the "looser" thread.

Congratulations on your success. I felt I had to respond to tell you an important thing: The markets have an incredible ability to humble every trader. Just keep your feet on the ground when reaching for the stars and be grateful for the gifts you receive. I believe we create our abundance, but...

Speed is not important. Up-time and latency are paramount. Your connection won't get taxed unless you are running 50 charts and downloading stuff as you trade. I find DSL to be more reliable than cable. Depending on how capitalized you are, you might consider an internet T-1 (not a private line)...

If you will scalp, then you will be making quite a few entries and exits. For this, you need to have low cost (depending on how much volume you will do). Otherwise, your profits will be taken by your broker. Since you will be taking shorter term trades, your connectivity is key as well. You...

You are probably right about the range and I do only trade US hours. I haven't looked at ranges for a while and am only quoting from DOM experience. The answer depends a lot on the style of trading. The FDAX has not been very good for scalping lately. It might have a 50 pt range on any given...

If you are willing to spend some money on a low powered laptop, you can set up a wireless network and use VNC to view and control your trading machine from anywhere in the apartment. VNC is free and it gives you full remote access to your machine. Make sure you have good security settings on...

I have used this before with a CAT 5 cable and it worked beautifully. It is more for sending an image from one VGA display to multiple displays, but it works with a crystal clear image. The CAT 5 cable can be easily hidden and is a lot less costly than a VGA cable. Good luck.

Do you have the cost structure and infrastructure to be able to scalp?

I have been trading it for a while. In general terms, I feel that the FDAX has lost its luster. I have watched the ES, ZN, ZB, FGBL and other more liquid (and supposedly slower moving contracts) move with better momentum, consistency and velocity than the FDAX. I'm not sure why this is...

One needs to look at why they trade in order to address this question. If the reasons you want to trade no longer exist or can be satisfied, then it is time to try a hand at something else. Trading is a tough business..... many forget that it IS a business. It makes sense to take breaks from...

Nitro, Can you refer me to any material that might explain how you arrive at 3.96 and why it is significant? I watch ZB and ZN as well FGBL all day and I'm curious....