Yep, looks that way, for traders who do not keep up on such things, and keep open positions over time. Brokers love those margin call fees!
I recently posted a thread titled "Looking for a solid emini price alert service via email or SMS... suggestions?" There were zero responses....
Glad I trade on a laptop.
Everybody turned off the damned computer and enjoy your family tomorrow. No backtesting, spreadsheet projecting or research allowed. Eat more than...
Have you forgotten who and what won the election last November?
"Faber: Gold won't drop below $1000 per ounce again, ever" I am waiting to double up on my current physical gold deliveries at a drop to $1100,...
You forget that this is being pushed by government, not an international brotherhood of traders. As GS and the big boys will get exceptions...
Intraday, IB is pretty tight on margins, but there are tighter. To answer your question, there is no average among brokers. You will find futures...
Why would you want an internship? So you could have a 9-5 job until you learn how to get rich, only to be stuck in that job because of the...
And that is why it will pass. They are not asking the people.
Do you trade intraday or overnight?
This market has not yet hit 14000 again, so I say we're still in a bear market rally. It can go down faster than it came up.
The obvious answer would be to look at history to find what instruments were present during times of past similar distress, that performed well in...
Liberals and moderates, for the most part. Add a few idiot conservatives that have been pussified by feminism.
Each broker deals with margin differently, so you have to do the work and ask each broker you are considering. Be specific with them about your...
Correct. And some idiots STILL fail to practically prepare for emergencies. I'm talking food, TP, water and protection. Amazing. Been telling...
Well, I just hope volume stays around for one more year. I'm retiring from trading next Christmas, then out of the dollar altogether, and will be...
Well-said and emphasized.
I do not trade at closing time, but I would imagine traders who entered during the day would want to get out before the overnight margin kicks in...
Some of us knew it was a scam as soon as the liberals jumped abord that train, more than 30 years ago. The outright refusal to scientifically...
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