Search results

  1. B

    Why is the Yen so different?

    I wouldn't say the BOJ is more clever, its just the Japanese economy is SO dependent on a weak Yen, they tend to step in more than others.
  2. B

    Why is the Yen so different?

    Becuase the BOJ (Bank of Japan) will always manipulate the markets to maintain the export economy.
  3. B

    AMZN Down Again

    Amazon website down again.
  4. B

    IB or TOS for Managing Options for OPM

    Does TOS have a platform to trade OPM on option? I checked out Liquid but couldn't find the requirements to open an account. I know IB has the ability to manage OPM but the analysis package on there is awful especially for trading options (equity/futures) and spreads. Just looking for a...
  5. B

    Source for japanese / asian stock news

    http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/ Nikkei Net Interactive Also the Financial Times online does a decent job of covering the Asian Markets.
  6. B

    Calendar Spreads

    Just filled on Feb/Aug 15 @ $0.80. Looks good on ToS profit range appears to be $11 to $24 at Aug. expiration. Though I could and may be wrong.
  7. B

    Options on Futures Software

    Is there any software available similar to ToS for trading Options on Futures. Ideally I am looking for something similar to the Probability Analysis tab in ToS for Options on Currency (yen) Futures. Thanks.
  8. B

    Vertical Spreads for Aggressive Growth

    Test day for AMR. Could close below $26 and both the 30 and 50 Day SMA... Liked it short since $28..
  9. B

    Vertical Spreads for Aggressive Growth

    Classic Candle shooting star reversal taking place today. May have a good entry later today or tomorrow.
  10. B

    Vertical Spreads for Aggressive Growth

    What is the opinion of AMR for a Bear Call Spread for June?
  11. B

    CFA Questions

    I think these questions would be better suited for the CFA Institute rather than a message board.
  12. B

    USD/JPY Due another BIG drop NOW!

    From a fundamentals standpoint: Land prices in Japan have been reportedly increasing for the first time in a decade. This is the first sign that prices in Japan might actually be reversing upward and that disinflation may be abating. Lastly, land is typically the collateral used by banks...
  13. B

    Andy's Spread Trading Journal

    Andy: Where would I be able to get historical data on the U contracts to determine where the U - U+1 spread has traded in the past.
  14. B

    Andy's Spread Trading Journal

    Andy What seasonal factors do you use for your ED trades? I am currently in a GEU5 - GEU6 trade which has been moving sideways to slightly down lately. I think my timeframe to was to big. Based the traded on technicals and some fundamental. Didn't think the current "soft patch" in the...
  15. B

    What pairs does everyone watch?

    My day job revolves around the Japanese markets so I trade the major JPY crosses USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, and GBP/JPY. I prefer the latter as it seems to be more volatile than the others with about an Average True Range of Y2.5 (250 pips).
  16. B

    Forex Fundamental Analysis Resources

    www.marketnews.com
  17. B

    I Am An A$$

    Captured 100 pips in the USD/JPY early morning and instead of shutting down for the day, tried playing with my new found $$. Wound up giving back 60 pips.. Just couldn't shut down so early in the day after doubling my daily price target.
  18. B

    Baruch's Forex System Journal

    Great Signal @ 930 EST. ran down for 40..
  19. B

    Pivot Points - Again

    I know this topic has been discussed ad nauseam, but my question is, what close is used to determine pivot points? I been getting pivot points off Bloomberg and they use a 5:00 PM New York close to determine the pivot points for the next 24 hours. Is this generally accepted or are Far East...
  20. B

    Forex Charting Software

    Had Esignal way too much $$$. I am trading off the 30-minute chart longest holding period is overnight (1 night). Looking for something simple, where at least the drawing objects will move when the chart is resized or a new bar appears..
Back
Top