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  1. iceman1

    "Have you made or lost money since you started trading?"

    curious... why is it important to you what others accomplish? It would seem the only important statistic is YOUR success or failure as a trader! Just wondering why the curiosity that I see so often on ET. It seems like not a week goes by without some guy starting some forum about this or a...
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    Time to go vega positive?

    Just wondering if you have a background in Law? Regards, ICe :cool:
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    Poker and the Beginning Trader

    ReardenM You ever play at Ultimatebet.com? Wondered what you thought. ICe :cool:
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    Dell Earnings OUT!

    How did the early release impact your trading...? And what if it had affected it positively..... would traders be complaining, here??? Just asking! Regards, ICe :cool:
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    what is the best book to buy to learn about trading

    before worrying about "technical and findamental"... buy and read, and comprehend Mark Douglas' two books (Trading In The Zone & The Disciplined Trader). You can be a genius at T/A and a CFA/MBA/M.D/J.D.... but a person with a H.S. degree and decent I.Q. can produce miillions on or off-floor...
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    can anyone explain this-

    Ok.... guess I misunderstood. I know not being a day trader per se, but rather mostly positions.... that these things don't come up as often on my end. Was just offering him some friendly "advice" it tooks years to understand, and follow! Regards I
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    can anyone explain this-

    Bro.. do you worry about stuff like that at night, too?! Remember the market is always open... and the next great trade could be moments away! I can't believe guys start threads to complain about a single trade! Hey this isn't a perfect biz, brother. Sure doesn't bode well for longevity in...
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    Stock option trades

    Wondering why you use OptionExpress? What benefits over competitors? Regards, ICe :cool:
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    SOHU Short

    Likely to re-test the T/L if the market holds up, and we get a "Thanksgiving" rally.. yeah, I know.. the Chinese don't celebrate Thanksgiving! :p ICe :cool:
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    you would rather be

    Yes... that is my secret desire. Play guitar and sung a little in college, but always wanted that rock status... u know, money for nothin' and your chicks for free!! "Dream on ... dream on.... dream until your dreams come true"!! :p (lol) ICe :cool: p.s. Longshot..... wrote the...
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    What is up with all the anti-IB threads lately?

    I second that! Been with IB all year, and the only mistakes in my account have been ones caused by me! Period! :p Anyone who can complain about IB has got some serious issues with expectations out of this life. ICe :cool:
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    I think I'm gonna go to Gambler's Anonymous

    spell check? I
  13. iceman1

    I think I'm gonna go to Gambler's Anonymous

    ANY thoughts??? Any? Like you're gonna get the "answer(s)" from a few posts replying to your comments!. LOL suggestion: buy Mark Douglas' book "The Disciplined Trader"! That's a thought! ICe :cool:
  14. iceman1

    Home made indicators anyone?

    DITTO that! ICe :cool: p.s. how you doing swoop?
  15. iceman1

    What a Dull Market Today

    you know what I have been wondering since the early nineties?? Why guys don't wait until their day is OVER before making any trading declarations whether about an equity or an index... ! It is really not a flattering trait when someone writes the day off at 2:00 pm. And I have heard guys...
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    How high can the S&P go?

    yes.... that is a good point! ICe :cool:
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    Stock option trades

    long SINA Nov03 35 Calls @ $3 off morning lows... Long QLGC Dec03 60c near LOD.... already short Nov03 60c from slightly higher level on qlgc.... short Nov03 55p from approx. 2+ weeks ago. Spread SINA calls against Nov40s
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    How high can the S&P go?

    well... took some SPX 1040 puts on the opening gap higher... been trying to spread them all day against 1060 puts, not easy to get a bid in this frenzied buy-all-dips, market! :p ICe :cool:
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    Stock option trades

    good journal.. will read it, and hope to participate ICe :cool:
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    How high can the S&P go?

    Romeo... some of us were wondering if you'd offer your opinion on buying in the money (ITM) puts on SPX in the next couple days? Or.. what OTM calls are you selling now that you consider a slam dunk?! Given your topping scenario. Any comments... I ask because you are rarely wrong...
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