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    Is it hard for traders to get loans/credit?

    I'm in same boat in fact was going to talk to a lender this week. Right now I rent , am pretty liquid and have no debt. I either want a mortgage for a house to live in for myself or be able to start getting mortgages to buy rental property and then get some "stable cashflow" that way so...
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    Tradrer who wants to go solo

    Spending thousands on an oxbridge degree and coming on Elite Trader to make up stories.... Sounds like a good trade to me! Thanks for the FREE entertainment though. Can't beat that trade. :p
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    XIV is going to rocket tomorrow.

    FLAME em Boys!!!:cool:
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    Does your Back hurt ? What do you do?

    My back is ok, I am conscious of posture but my right arm is all messed up from using the mouse. (forearm and nerves in the wrist and fingers) tingling /numbing. It sucks, I try all kinds of different things, rest helps it feel better but then it comes back right when I start using mouse again...
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    Can't trade small

    A "stop loss shock collar" should do the trick. I should go file a patent. lol :cool:
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    Intrade troubles with the CFTC

    I like how regulators make an example out of Martha Stewart but Corzine runs free. Online poker, now intrade... so f*cking stupid. Meanwhile the SEC is hard at work beating off on their lunch break.
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    There aren't

    You MAY be right, and you May be wrong. I don't have infinite data "over the long haul " to prove otherwise. Another thing, way too much importance is placed on entry only. That's not what creates the so called "edge" as people like to call it. Its a combo of everything in your plan...
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    There aren't

    Intraday, overcoming costs is arguably more important than any indicator that will end up being 50% over the long haul. How about using patterns of price as an indicator and understanding when the other side is "stuck" . Even with this, you still must overcome costs.
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    Advice for a new futures trader

    Go to oanda Deposit 100 dollars Treat it like a million. Do longer timeframes 4hr + while you do your school and other stuff. Adopt a methodology and tie all loose ends. This is just to get your feet wet and let you learn order types, get a feel for it ect. It takes years...
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    You might be a compulsive gambler, if....

    12. You smoke on winning days and drink on losing days. (jk Oldtime) :)
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    TA and the Federal Reserve

    good read. Thanks
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    Tradrer who wants to go solo

    BTW I like "500k to fund a SMALL trading account" ....ehh just 500k . Wash my feet and get me some wine you peasants. :)
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    Tradrer who wants to go solo

    aka hit the lotto or granny left a little something for him. :) Either way we welcome him with open arms :cool:
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    Tradrer who wants to go solo

    Come trade oil, make sure you bring your bonus with :) Look at the flipside, could you handle a 20% DD and be ok with that? I just hit a 17% DD last month for the year peak to trough. It can happen when going for larger returns. I'm happy if I make 20%+ in a year on total net worth. Some...
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    gold priced in euros/where to find?

    /es-/gc
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    gold priced in euros/where to find?

    with oanda you can price pretty much any currency vs gold or silver On thinkorswim platform you can price anything in gold too. Or any combo in the "symbol" put /6e-/gc Put up a chart of s$P vs gold, thats good for a laugh.
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    Monitor(s)

    I have 3 - 23" monitors. Looking back I wish I had one big one for the middle then have the two smaller ones on the sides. Only because I like watching movies or netfilx while waiting for trades to materialize. All personal preference really though.
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    Insider trading vs Tape

    Sometimes I check out the biggest insider buys or sells for the week on finviz and then look at the chart. Most the time you can't really tell. Apparently Soros has been doing some work in gold related things the past week...
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    Wow, daytraders in the 1950s

    Neat thread :) In the 50's , what did it costs in commissions per RT in most commodity markets?
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    Post Your Stats: Risk:Reward Ratio, Win:Loss Ratio, Time in Front of Charts?

    RR 1:1 - 1: infinity, win % = 37% 12,000 + hours in front of screens like a monkey :) Less is more after learning curve IMO.
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