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  1. J

    Futures-options guys, does this work in the real world?

    I have been paper trading a strategy lately with futures options. I do realize that paper trading and trading with real money and orders are two totally different worlds. I have found that selling options on futures seems to be a simple yet profitable strategy. Such as selling DOTM puts...
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    Taxes

    No you do not have to file.
  3. J

    Daytrading sucks, I lost 33 dollars

    well part of the problem is the underlying you chose to day trade... try futures ;)
  4. J

    Qnexa from VVUS

    Tomorrow is the day the FDA will make a decision on the diet drug Qnexa from Vivus, Inc. What do you think will happen with the decision and stock?
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    AAPL looks flash crashy today.

    Not only is the droid becoming a huge competitor, from the few people I know who have switched from iPhone to a Droid say that they like the Droid OS better. I could definitely see iPhone taking a back seat when compared to the up-and-comers
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    Gold Correlation

    keep your eye on the dollar index. it broke the 200day to the downside, and I think that is fueling the rally in gold today.
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    Mistakes made by traders...

    over trading / "forcing the trade"
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    best site to sign up for option paper trading

    open a thinkorswim account and paper trade
  9. J

    Hypothetical Situation, maximizing profits

    You definitely should get acquainted with options. Because if you are wrong, out right shorting can expose you to huge losses. Whereas, a well executed option strategy can limit losses if the trade goes against you.
  10. J

    noob CL question

    Is it possible to trade verticals on CL??
  11. J

    How are you positioning for the eventual Market top?

    I like this idea. As a new trader I am very confused. Therefore, instead of blow my account right away, I am slowly, cautiously following the market up. However, I, like many here, anticipate a pullback that will give merit to more buying. Time will tell...
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    What is up with google...

    Wow I just noticed Google is up 8pts today while the overall market is down. Guess the China issue wasn't that big of a deal and just created a buying opportunity or what is going on here?
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    trading channels

    In my opinion, Channels, Fibs, S&R, or any kind of trendline work because traders let it work. It is psychological. There are people out there, myself included, who see a trend forming and begin to draw lines around it. As some one said earlier, this gives a stop and profit level. As...
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    How long has everyone been trading?

    I am the newbie!! I started trading live one month ago with $2500 using thinkorswim. I am going to school to be an RN... Despite the controversial healthcare bill, the demand for nurses will be evident for years to come and possibly be higher now... For the past 5 years, I have studied...
  15. J

    Put options are way better than shorting?

    I am new here, so will someone please explain to me what the point of this post was? lol
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