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Has anyone used TC2000? Is the software good for historical research and scanning end-of-day data? Or can anyone recommend a better service?

Yes, that was wonderful, wasn't it? A shining star. I love this job.

I am not a total success yet, but I only know 1 trader who is a TRUE success story. He started out as a broker, worked for several firms, and gradually built up his client list. After about 7-8 years as a broker, he went independent and basically managed other people's money. He recently...

I will be based in New York City. I don't know if it's retail or Institutional. If it is retail, I will probably pass.

I was just offered an interview with UBS for a Sales Trading Assistant. Is it worth doing? Does anyone have experience with this type of job? Any info would be appreciated.

I finished reading the book. The first section is on the psychology of trading and it is well done!! It clearly explains the proper mental state that one needs to have in order to be successful in this crazy business. The rest of the book explains tape reading with many examples. Tape...

Scalping NYSE stocks basically sucks. It's a great commission and Bullet generator. It's good to know how it works, but I don't really see this as being a way to earn any real money. What is your experience?

This is really wierd. Many people on this forum trash IB, but I have been using them for about 3 years now and have had only minor problems. I use the API and it works very well. Strange.

It works differently than those programs. It does this in a very unique way that is far more effective.

I am taking an informal Poll because this is more hypothetical then reality. This is for NASDAQ only. First, a little background. Most traders will agree that there are a number of unique opportunities each day that present the opportunity for great profits. This is especially true for...

I found this quote from a website: "The tick indicator is a number which comes out several times each minute during the trading day. It shows the total number of NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) stocks, at that given instant, that are trading higher than their last price minus the number that...

Has anyone heard of the "Elite Trading Group", based in Garden City, New York?

How does one get a job as an Institutional Trader, either Equities or Fixed Income? What should I know before looking around?

***ATTENTION ALL TRADERS*** I have read many posts on this forum from traders who have had trouble with their computers. As a side business, I build custom computers for people (especially traders) and at substantial cost savings in comparison to DELL, Gateway, Compaq, etc. So, if you...

I used to work on the floor of the NYSE. RichSohn is correct. Basically, you need to start off as a runner and pay your dues. It is an interesting position and you will meet alot of characters down there. If you want to advance quickly, all you need to do is ask around and be friendly to the...

My strategy for the opening is quite simple actaully, but it has worked out fairly well. I follow sector Indexes closely to try and identify which sectors are the most active. I typically place a basket trade on the whole sector itself (or most of it) and let it fly. I base this decision on a...

I am curious to know what kinds of strategies all of you use for the opening. Some play the news stories, while others use a more technical approach. I am just looking for some ideas that might help me with the opening hour or so.

I need a list of the actual stocks that make up the sector Index charts. Any help?

I know that ETG has a health insurance plan because I recently interviewed with them at their midtown NYC office.

I am stuck in a bad streak lately and my thoughts are going in two different directions. So, I would like your thoughts on this dilemma. I only trade the NYSE. Which strategy do you think is best: A) Trade only a few stocks, stick to them and try to become a "specialist" on those stocks...