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Futures, options on futures, broad-based index options, etc., are 1256 contracts. You just need to report the net gain/loss on Form 6781. It is...
Well, if you ask this question, I guess you found out the hard way that IB's historical data could be very different from that were broadcast...
Regarding the backtesting results: It seems that IQFeed data are too good. I got five to ten profitable trades within seconds. In reality,...
IMHO: There is no best data provider for CME Globex futures. If there is one, the other will go out of business within a short period of time....
http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=256238
When ego reigns supreme, the descent of Long-Term Capital Management to Short-Term Capital Mismanagement.:D Sorry. Can't resist..............
The following post by Handle123: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=3156762&highlight=strength#post3156762 and the...
Great advice. IMHO: no_pm_please has offered a solid trading plan for counter-trending trading....
IQFeed uses TCP. It increases the latency. http://www.sierrachart.com/SupportBoard.php?PostID=17343 Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New...
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You may like to check the following: a) The original formula of RSI involves Wilder moving average (WMA) . Newer version of RSI may employ...
It may be related to the change in underlying/definition of VIX: On January 19, 1993, the Chicago Board Options Exchange held a press...
When I trade options, I do not look at any charts, no technical analysis at all. Just search for mispricing. After examining all the...
I agree. It depends on the trading instrument and the time frames. For example, ES is a congested or mean reverting market. Tools that...
I would advise against it: a) Good C++ programmers are rare. Even if you can find one, what can you offer to convince him/her to work for you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cjuA-cZFSY
IMHO: This IB support person is right. In order for the initial condition to become negligible, about 3 x "period of EMA" bars are needed....
Great post.:p IMHO, it depends on the trading instrument as well. I would feel more comfortable counter-trend trading ES ( a congested market...
Two years ago, one of my friends downloaded some pictures from the internet. His PC was immediately infected with several viruses. He thought it...
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