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Hi, I'm a non-US resident, and non-US citizen. I hope you can help me fill in the W-8BEN. I've filled out others before, but this is the first time I've come across an entry which says "Exempt from back-up withholding". I don't known if I should check this or not in the broker's electronic...

Am I correct that when you trade the session that starts at 2:45pm taiwan you are placing positions that are considered as executed for the next day trading day? for example, I bot 10 contracts at 275.0 at the am session today (aug 12), then was able to exit 8 of them at 275.9 before the...

Is there a charting software for linux. I know IB has a tws version for linux, though I'm used to using quotetracker for charting but they didnt make linux versions. Is there a charting software that can be linked to tws similar to quotetracker?

I've been observing the estx and bund lately to try and figure out what general strategy would fit these 2 markets. I'm steering away from the dax even if this looks like the most volatile one. Personally, i guess it's movements are too fast for my comfort. I've been able to notice a few...

Just a follow up to the original question. Am I correct that to see DJ EuroStoxx50 Futures, you need Eurex (DTB) Non-professional - Level 1 . 8 EUR? Also what is the difference between this and the Eurex - DJ STOXX© Indices. 5 EUR in IB's market data page? Then I'm a bit unsure...

I was wondering when/how do you guys decide to call it a day. For example, in my case, I trade using breakouts and pullbacks, so when the market is choppy I get nailed. After a while, to stop the bleeding during days when the market just swings back and forth I turn off the pc after hitting a...

Thanks for the advice!

If you are using IB, can you just trade the australian spi like any other futures index, without filling out any new documents, etc.? also, have been watching it lately, would like to ask those trading the spi's how difficult it is, generally, to trade? (compared to maybe the us index...

I've been doing okay. It's just i'm always looking for ways to improve my trading. The last 3 years, i've been able to increase profitability by increasing contract size more than increasing profit per contract traded, and i've noticed that the latter is really better than increasing win-loss...

Over the years, i've learned that holding on the winners and cutting losers at a reasonable level is one of the best ways to improve profitability. I've been trying to improve my ability on this but have hit a wall. I havent really been able to get to a level where i can comfortably say that...

Hi guys, i've noticed the volatility in the hsi, though there often seems to be nice trends. i'm still in the observation stage and cant seem to get a feel of the hsi so far. I was wondering which of the strategies seem to work better for the hsi? 1. scalping or holding for at least...

While on the subject, when trading nikkei, hsi and spi futures via ib, are the rules the same with regards to tax implications? What i mean is that in trading the US futures you fill out the w8ben (i'm not a us citizen nor us resident) and pay taxes in your home country. When trading the...

I would like to ask, not which is the best exit strategy, knowing that it really depends on the individual trader at the end of the day. What I'd like to learn more about is that for each of you, what exit methodology works best for you and why you use it. Also, importantly, how you came...

when trading asian futures through IB, aside from the w8-ben form (i'm not a US citizen and dont live in the US), are there any other forms/things that need to be completed?

Thanks guys.

I have a question. In IB, if you want to get the quotes on the nikkei 225 futures in the singapore sgx, do you get trade permissions for singapore or japan? thanks.

hi, i would like some help on filling out the w8ben form. i live outside the US and am not a US citizen. I know that filling out the w8ben implies i pay taxes in my home country. Should i answer PART II? which is Claim of Tax Treaty Benefits (if applicable). I'm not sure if i...

Would anyone know of resources - websites or downloadable pdfs, etc regarding tutorials on trust fund accounting (ie. fund mgt, common trust funds, unit trusts accounting, and the like)? thanks.

I am aware of the expiry of the eurex instruments. for my interest these are the bund, dax and estx. however, as i am still in the process of understanding these instruments, i'd like to ask when do traders rollover to the next contract? like for example, int the es & nqs when you go the...

Would anyone have an e-book or pdf copy of Toby Crabel's book that could be downloaded? I was told it is out of circulation. thanks.