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March 30th, 2015, 03:48 AM
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Look, don't take that personally. I did trade the...
Look, don't take that personally. I did trade the news on Futures. My biggest trade would be on a sudden Aussie interest rate change back in what 2010-11? Can't remember. But CME killed this trade...
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March 29th, 2015, 06:18 PM
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Well looks like you don't need any answers you...
Well looks like you don't need any answers you know it all anyway. I could spend hours talking about liquidity and hft models during news releases but it would be futile. But I can tell you that...
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March 29th, 2015, 12:23 PM
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Hi there I have been a news trader on forex...
Hi there
I have been a news trader on forex for several years.
To cut the story short, you can trade news on futures, but it's not an easy task and far more difficult than just straddling the...
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December 25th, 2013, 10:49 AM
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I think of their rule set as a thought through...
I think of their rule set as a thought through framework that can provide a great short cut for many seeking to put their trading business into a realustic proved frame. Won't work for everybody like...
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August 22nd, 2013, 12:03 PM
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Well as a former live trader my experience I was...
Well as a former live trader my experience I was told specifically I can start trading at 7 AM after reporting to the room, and never earlier until I get to senior trader. I did indicate my approach...
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August 22nd, 2013, 11:46 AM
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Well perhaps, but nobody told me I can request to...
Well perhaps, but nobody told me I can request to trade earlier. I was told 7 AM is the earlier for now. Even LTP was capped by stating at 6 AM. All kudos to those who will get that special care.
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August 22nd, 2013, 11:17 AM
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With all fairness, while new rules while might...
With all fairness, while new rules while might make doing combine somewhat more difficult (cushion wise) they now more resemble trading parameters of Junior Trader. Which is a good thing. And those...
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July 11th, 2013, 06:53 AM
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Charts are perfectly scalable. Actually I like T4...
Charts are perfectly scalable. Actually I like T4 charts way more than Ninja. I consider Ninja charting inferior to many platforms, graphically-wise and user-friendliness wise. Multicharts can stand...
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July 11th, 2013, 05:33 AM
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It amazes and amuses me - people letting...
It amazes and amuses me - people letting opportunity pass by due to some tools attachments. Imagine a construction worker passes on a possibly career-changing contract due to inability to take his...
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July 10th, 2013, 09:53 AM
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I believe they want to see people taking only...
I believe they want to see people taking only high probability trades, not shooting "maybe it will work".
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July 10th, 2013, 07:43 AM
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It's sorta betting whether you can make it in 10...
It's sorta betting whether you can make it in 10 days, or whether you make it and don't blow in 20. I can see the psychology aspect working here, so it's not only about trading per se.
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July 8th, 2013, 04:05 PM
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They are starting the trial.
They are starting the trial.
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June 10th, 2013, 11:58 AM
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I think while it's not the best idea to be...
I think while it's not the best idea to be drilling their business model here rather than trading, it is fair not point out, that hedge fund or other mutual investment vehicles keep investors funds...
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May 16th, 2013, 09:08 AM
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They were perfectly visible until yesterday, and...
They were perfectly visible until yesterday, and I can still can see some other's profile track record. I am not talking about trade reports, only these badges like 1k day and 5 days win streak.
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May 16th, 2013, 08:55 AM
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Looks like TST website does not allow anymore to...
Looks like TST website does not allow anymore to see other trader's track record with badges. It was still available yesterday, I believe. I can see my own track record no problem.
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April 22nd, 2013, 03:08 PM
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Just for information: if you use credit and no...
Just for information: if you use credit and no debit cards, it's safe to give this information as its your issuing bank who will be bearing losses if unable to retrieve the amount in case of scam and...
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