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He has not created anything. Everything that exists in this universe is already here. The only thing he has done is transferred one commodity (time) for another (harvesting wheat) -- at which point he will go to the market and exchange that for another commodity (money).

Mr. Daniel, First let's start out with an exact definition of "Zero Sum." A Zero-Sum game is that which everything put into the system is all that can be taken out of the system. The system itself cannot generate more without an external source. Also, in a Zero-Sum game, if you start...

I am curious how others initiate a credit spread. Do you begin with the debit part first and then proceed to open the credit portion? I am going to use IB and I'm not sure how they will calculate margin requirements if I open a naked portion first. Also, do you hit the ask or bid or sit on...

Stocks are a Zero-sum game -- tell me how everyone can be a winner? Where is this money coming from?

I'm going to step out on a limb here and talk about reality a bit more. I've made some posts in the past about quantum realities, but I never really took the time to elaborate on it. I'm going to make a somewhat long post about my thoughts on all of this and share them with other "open-minded"...

This sums it up. Everything is zero-sum. Dating is Zero-sum. Job hunting is Zero-sum. There is no machine or mechanism that spits out more "stuff" than it was fed to begin with -- this universe doesn't operate like that. Zero-sum does NOT mean you can't make money.

Here it is at the very basic level: The earth contains "stuff" that does not really increase or decrease. This stuff, often called "resources" can be used for various functions. A person or group of people will assign a value to ANYTHING. This includes everything from gold, corn...

Personal attacks are not necessary. So, in essense, the stock market is a magical place where money is created and more people can leave with more money than they came with without that money coming from another person's pocket? Ok, you're right, I'm wrong then. I'm not going to argue with you.

So if I trade 2 contracts I'm going to "move the market?" "Look honey, see that spike on the graph? That was my trade! :cool: "

In some ways I like Max because he's smart and fun to play around with. However, sometimes he oversteps his bounds. I don't think he knows where to draw the line. He reminds me of the type of guy who would be a good Gangster in 30's Chicago and get up to the #2 position for one of the...

a) The stock market *IS* essentially a zero-sum game. Money isn't created from nothing. If someone puts an extra dollar in their account at the end of the day, that dollar has to come from somewhere. Unless someone is pumping money into the economy (inflation), everything balances out in the...

Max, How about you and your aliases? The shit is starting to really smell foul in here! Pot-Kettle-Black?

Metoox, Not only are you still alive but you are as verbose as ever! How are you? Are the drinks good on your own little island? :)

Then why are you posting this here? If you have a problem with your arrangement with your prop firm, then tell them about it. Are we suppose to call them up for you? "Hi, yes, Mr. Smokey pays way too much -- just look at Interactive Brokers! You guys are costing him $100,000 a year. I...

I could care less what other people are doing. I am doing what I need to do to get prepared for my trading and taking as much time as I need to take before I go into it. I am sharpening my sword and putting on my armor (more psych crap for you). I've met a handful of great people on this...

Seems like a lot of people lately are really concerned about the other guy and what he's doing. Who gives a shit. Compare your recent month's statement with your past ones and find out how you can become a better trader. Let's just assume for sake of argument that at least one registered...

Tomorrow we dive.

I am such the contrarian!