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    Scalping_My Way with ACV

    Nice of you to dox me. The screenshot of trades that you posted were when the algo was risking 40 ticks to make 2 ticks. A monkey would make money 95% of the time if risking 40 ticks to make 2. Yes, I traded more than 2 hours. However, I never once took an undisciplined trade that didn't...
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    Scalping_My Way with ACV

    I was going to stay silent on this issue but after the recent posts in this thread, I thought it would be best to speak out. I leased algo from OP earlier this year and unfortunately the real time signals are very inaccurate. The signals come up very different in real time vs the strategy...
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    Is trading easy?

    You can have all the discipline in the world, but it is hard to be profitable without an edge. 70% is incredible in this business. If you don't mind sharing, is there anything specific that you focus on?
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    XTRENDS / Atilla Demiray Real?

    Does any one have any experience with Xtrends service, where trader Atilla trades Index Futures. Website shows all trades from 2016 and it looks like he grew a 50k account to 700k I am always very skeptical with financial gurus online but a lot of twitter accounts have good things to say...
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    Thinkorswim vs Interactive Brokers

    My understanding is that TD Thinkorswim has free commissions for all trades, even if directly routed to an exchange of my choice. I currently have an account at Interactive Brokers. What would be the advantage of having an account with Interactive Brokers over TD Ameritrade if Interactive is...
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    Cost of carrying futures

    https://www.tastytrade.com/tt/shows/what-else-ya-got/episodes/cost-to-carry-different-months-different-prices-07-31-2014?utm_source=social-share
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    Question about INDEX Options / Newbie to options

    Thank you... It makes sense that there is no physical delivery but I am still a little confused. Because with futures and options, no real commodity is is ever being physically delivered, would trading an index be equivalent to placing a bet (since it is only cash difference there is no real...
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    Question about INDEX Options / Newbie to options

    Hi guys, I am trying to understand options but am having trouble understanding INDEX options for index's such as SPX or ES. How can there be options traded for an INDEX when you cannot physically purchase equity in an index? For example, If a call option expires above the strike price and...
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    Are gaming laptops worth it?

    Thank you! Are there any minimum requirements you would look for as far as RAM, GB, etc...
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    Are gaming laptops worth it?

    Sorry if this has already been discussed I am looking to purchase a new laptop for trading...Is there anything that you guys would recommend? I have heard some recommend a gaming laptop...Are gaming laptops a better alternative? Any advice is much appreciated.
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    Best way to Execute a VWAP order?

    Sorry for any confusion, I am not looking to beat the VWAP...I am looking to get one VWAP price for the whole day. I was unsure if the VWAP algos on most trading platforms like Interactive Brokers will pace itself on a day where the volume is significantly higher than the ADV.
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    Best way to Execute a VWAP order?

    I want to place a VWAP order from the open to close. News on the stock came out so the volume is going to be much higher than the average volume. If I place a VWAP order will it end up Buying the whole order right away since the volume is much higher than average or will I get filled at the...
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    Finding Historical Date on VWAP

    I am looking to find what the VWAP is on certain stocks for individual days in the past. Does anyone know where this info could be found? Sorry if this question is a duplicate on forum, the links on an old forum that someone had to this question didn't work.
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    Understanding Trade Executions with NBBO?

    Ok, If ARCA automatically routes order to the exchange with the best bid and ask price than what is the advantage of routing towards an exchange other than the primary?
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    Understanding Trade Executions with NBBO?

    My understanding is that a trader is required to be filed at the best available ask and offer price What happens if a trader routes their order to an exchange that does not have the most competitive bid or offer at the time the order is submitted I.E. ABC is 10.01 x 10.10 NASDAQ 10.01 x 10.10...
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