Recent content by JumpOff

30 November, 2006 8:07a.m. central

Why choose? My best haul this week was the session I combined both. I took one position during a break out and let it run. Meanwhile, I was pursuing my normal short term trading. The trade I held over night netted +50 The net of all my short term was +34. JO edit: (oops, forgot to post the...

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Seems to me we won't really know for several generations. I'm thinking about how painful it was to watch women's college basketball 15 years ago, and wondering what it will be like when the daughters and nieces of this generation's players take the court. Most people get into the field they...

I have totally enjoyed looking at that magic eye- beyond 3 d book I mentioned earlier. First of all, it made me giggle (why would that be so?) Later when I was able to get the 3 D and hold for several minutes while slowly moving the book away from me, and then back again - I tried something...

(emphasis added by JumpOff) On the contrary. The discussion between DBPhoenix and Tim may serve as a caution to all who think about entering into any kind of relationship with another trader (including that of mentor/coach). This is true whether you are the beginner, the peer, or the...

Even if it is not an identity theft ring, it is an offer to become part of an illegal money laundering scheme. Stay clear. JO

Hi folks, As some of you know, much of our best content comes from those who don't dabble in this as a hobby. The new vendor's mark is not intended to be a badge of shame. On the contrary! If you have managed to get other folks to pay you for your ideas or your time, you have most likely...

Are we better than the rest? Dunno, but I am certain we are all more charming and better looking! JO

July 10,2006 here ya go.

Let's see if we can get back to the part where Lighthouse posts trades (if and when he feels it is appropriate). Then we can ask questions and give comments about those trades. JO

Grey1, the reason people like to see traders call their trades live, either here or in a chat room, is that is a handy way to put an time stamp on the post. Although the content could be edited after the fact, but those who subscribe to the thread would see it and cry 'foul!' Anyone with a...

new_trader, Are you using a platform that allows you to reduce your position size? I find my real results are more like my paper results when my size is small enough that any one single trade doesn't matter. If I increase my size too much, then I begin to inspect every darn tick through "hope...

This is an ISBN number for a Magic Eye book - beyond 3d viewing. It explains why viewing those crazy 3d images can improve your vision ISBN: 0740745271 JO

Am I correct in understanding that spreadbetting is unique to the UK? All of the spread bet companies that I am aware of are located in the UK. I haven't seen anything like this in the US. Thanks, JO