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    Stock Screener Recs - MSN "retiring" Stock Screener

    Any recommendations on Stock Screeners? I have used the MSN Stock Screener for >10 years and they just announced they will be “retiring” many features in November. I have been successful using their Screener, and in fact it’s fundamental to how I trade. I am a swing trader, using...
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    Trader P/L 2008

    I’m feeling pretty good YTD – after an earlier slump with the market., now +$75k YTD. Swing trade, long only. Not mark to market. Carried a $40k gain over from ’07 (GLYT). Then saw account go into the red as the market fell. But have come back recently with the last rally. SALES...
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    Trader Tax Status?

    Although you have not apparently declared trader status to the IRS, I hope you are filing a Schedule C for trader-related expenses. These can be substantial and offset gains (or add to losses) – for computers and accessories, software, internet connection fees, telephone charges, margin loan...
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    How much space do you use. What are the costs?

    TZ, Funny, actually I couldn't fit my pool table in that space. ;) Balda & BJL - I think you're right $ more relevant than size. Thanks for the replies
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    How much space do you use. What are the costs?

    mcat, Total expenses, less margin interest have run $20-25k/year. I am in the range (500k-1m) that you note for traders "avg 25-40k for everything" You say you use 250 sf - but that probably doesn't include some shared use of restrooms, kitchen facilities (you eat lunch don't you?), and...
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    How much space do you use. What are the costs?

    I am currently being audited by the IRS. They are questioning the size and facilities of my trading “space.” It is a 1995 sf. office condominium located in the downtown of a major city in the U.S., and contains two restrooms, a small kitchen area, a reception area, conference room, several...
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    Exchange Yen to USD cash

    I have about a million Japanese Yen and want to exchange to USD. I contacted local banks and currency exchange brokers here in Seattle and the best they would give me is 112.4 or an inverse .008897 - while the prevailing rate last Thursday was 105 and change. That translates to an approximate...
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    New Workstation and Dell Experience

    UPDATE I called Dell Customer Care after receiving my invoice for the system and complained about the long wait time (7 weeks) and poor notification on ship dates. I suggested a further discount in the price for the monitors. The Dell Rep asked what I was looking for. I said perhaps $60-70...
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    New Workstation and Dell Experience

    $2820 before tax (including the ATI card from CompUSA) Shipping was free
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    New Workstation and Dell Experience

    I write this to help others who are considering a workstation purchase in the near future. I just bought a Dell Dimension 4600 and three 19” UltraSharp Digital Flat Panel Displays. (P4 2.6 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, 4X DVD+RW/CD Burner, one ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 Mb AGP and...
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