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CountIF could be of some use. Maybe try using ">B2+3" (where B2 is the price) in the criteria argument, when the count is greater than zero, you have found the row. I don't think there's an elegant solution, but if you put two or three functions together, you can usually get the job done.

I could do this in Excel, no VBA, no VB, no macros. I would need to play with it and you would have a large cone shaped structure of formulas on the right side, since each row can find it's N target anywhere below. The cone would be as wide as the data is long, so there would be a limitation...

You make some good points, there is much to consider. If you do the math, the possibilities with OPM vs. your own $$$ are much greater. Of course, this is based on positive results and consistent market beating performance, which everyone assumes they will have when they decide to accept OPM...

Do investors in CTA Funds have to be "qualified" investors as is the case for hedge funds? Only accepting "Accredited" or "Qualified Eligible Persons (QEP)" is not a requirement for CTA/CPOs. If you elect to accept non-accredited investors, there are more disclosure requirements and a more...

IB has really low fees and very good reliability. Service is no worse than the rest, sometimes better and best of all not needed that often. What's not to love?

IB apologists? I am running 56K from the East Coast and haven't seen an issue. Thursday morning, we had issues here as IB had a server down for an hour. IB has issues from time to time, no apologies for that.

That's like the guy teaching you to fish has 10 fish in his bucket when you show up and says he's only been there 5 minutes. So let's see, if I can catch 2 fish per minute for as long as I want....

I'm not down on the idea. CC's and Calendars are great ways to make $$$. I'm down on paying upwards of $800 a year for something that anyone could learn from a $30 McMillan book. I think the first good trading decision some people can make is to stop buying fish and learn to fish for...

Page view claims and stock profit claims from mr market....you see a connection here? Definitely belongs here in chit-chat.

Same here...seems to be running fine now.

Been down 45 minutes now. Fortunately, it appears the 8:30 numbers were tame and the futures are not moving much.

Wow.

I was just logged off as well and cannot log in now...from the East coast of the US. IB Chat says they "have a small issue with a gateway and are working on it."

Another key aspect of notional funding is the performance/mgmt fee paid to the manager. The fees paid are based on the notional funds, not the actual funds. The NFA requires a chart be included in the disclosure docs detailing the effective rates at different levels. If you have 25K on...

Would Cramer play the public? Could he have known the opposite and been SELLING the 30s? and just lining up buyers by making the suggestion publicly. It would certainly keep the powers from looking into him (on the surface) if he appeared to making the wrong calls, yet secretly profiting...

I would be wary of their own beliefs that the results are sustainable, assuming they are even legit. If all you had was 20K and you could make 50% a year, what would you rather do? continue to do that indefinitely (do the math) or spend your time getting nickels and dimes from retailers for...

Both the Carrera and Lambo can be had for less than 300K. I guess we may have different definitions of the word "decent". I have an S500 that I paid less than 100K for that I consider well beyond decent. There are some daily drivers that be had for high 20's that I would call decent. I...

I think the statement about most people around here not having 25K to trade was a lot more accurate than the need to spend 400K for a "decent car". This place sure is entertaining.

saturnine, No doubt from your original post that you and I think (and probably trade) much alike. I must apologize for having become jaded and cynical with the forum. It is hard to discern the genuine from those with an agenda here. I watched this Spring as Aaron Schindler, who had been...

johnk, I would love nothing more than for this forum to be a shining example of open exchange of ideas and thought provoking commentary. In my several years here, I have attempted to help a lot of people like you who show up regularly seeking advice. I have also learned a great deal from...