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    Why might a deep ITM call have a low implied volatility?

    Why might a deep ITM call have a very low implied volatility? Don't deep in the money options tend to have a higher implied volatility due to the fear of extreme events?
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    Why is HFT not prevalent in the bond markets?

    Surely a lot of bonds are listed on exchanges and traded electronically. Everything about a bond is quantifiable and perfect for inputting into trading models. Why is high frequency/algorithmic trading not prevalent in fixed income? Or is it?
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    Basic options market maker question

    Haha I'm as clueless as him, but luckily not a senator. Let's say I want to buy a call and the market maker sells me one. This exposes the mm to unlimited risk so would they buy another call to hedge this risk? How do option market makers avoid getting stuck with a bunch of worthless...
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    Basic options market maker question

    It is my understanding that option writers and option buyers are matched through a clearing house. What then is the role of an "options market maker"? I'm having a difficult time understanding their job. Do they simply stand ready to buy or sell certain options when no one else will?
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    Why do lower interest rates result in higher commodity prices?

    Why do lower interest rates result in higher commodity prices?
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    Poor Man's Automation

    I'll get stuck paying for historical data feeds no matter what though, right?
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    Poor Man's Automation

    Is there a way to automate a trading strategy without using any software that costs a monthly fee? So far, I've found TDAmeritrade's StrategyDesk. It is completely free.
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    Best Broker for 1 Contract per day?

    But Velocity Futures tagline is: derivatives trading services for high volume traders. I am pretty much the opposite of a high volume trader. Is it still good?
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    Best Broker for 1 Contract per day?

    I am looking to trade 1 YM contract back and forth all day. Which broker will be best for such a small trader?
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    Cup with Handle Chart Frequency?

    Which chart do you look at when trying to find cup with handle patterns? 1 year? 5 minutes?
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    Banks May Pool Billions to Stop Securities Sell-off

    Goldman isn't even mentioned as contributing to the bailout fund...
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    Will We Have A 7% Or Greater Correction By August?

    On what do you base such absolute claims?
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    Economics BS degree

    Sweet! What college? Thanks.
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    How do value investors live day to day?

    Many value investors hold their positions several years before selling. How does a value investor pay a monthly bill if their next stock sale is in five years? Mustn't a value investor do something else in between liquidating long term positions to generate cash for day to day expenses?
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    So will the market continue downward?

    Sorry for being inexperienced. Today was not a world changing day, but I'm interested in its predicted aftermath. Has history shown us that, in the next few weeks, the US market will rebound, or will it continue downward? I want some historical data of the weeks following days like these.
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