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    Virtul Trading permanent equities platforms

    I am looking for an efficient, permanent virtual trading platforms with access to the FTSE 250 and, if possible, to other European equity indexes and the USA as well. Ideally I would need a real time feed but other time periods would be acceptable Is anything out there? Can you help? Thank you.
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    All things FTSE

    Downloaded Yahoo data Thank you for your advice: downloading Yahoo data is exactly what I did, using a link you provided in one of your previous post.
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    All things FTSE

    Statistics on FTSE volatility I am trying to develop a strategy based on FTSE intraday volatility. Can any helpful soul give me indications on when intraday volatility is almost assured ? For instance what are the statistics on FSTE intraday volatility on: - Triple/Quadruple witching day -...
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    Day Trade the FTSE

    Leading indicators Hi Datav Always interesting posts and comments. Can you specify the leading indicators at 3 pm (UK time) and possibly why you make that selection ? Thank you for your excellent and constant trade chronicle. Good luck
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    Day Trade the FTSE

    Hi! Datav You have made some interesting points in your message, but can you translate YM? And how exactly are you using the DAX leads? On my part I have been trying to apply the technical analisys techniques you mentioned to the Binary Bet platforms offering the FTSE (binarybet.com and...
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    Hedging the FTSE

    Hi Grant I am trading the FTSE100 index on CMC (Deal for Free) platform, it is a Roll Over type of index price, based, I believe, on a short term future. Fabius
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    Hedging the FTSE

    I am trying to find an effective way to hedge my FTSE intraday trading. I need to find another type or form of trading that relates directly, and possibly proportionally, to the FTSE price movement; however something different from Options or Warrants. For instance, is there a direct...
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    Stockbroker positions to be filled - interested? Read now

    Bucket Shop ? Dashing Blade Thank you for your reply Can you elaborate on the "bucket shop" definition? It is an new one for me.
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    Stockbroker positions to be filled - interested? Read now

    I may have a chance to become an "Investment Representative" badgerbadger I have just received a preliminary offer to join a selection process with the aim of becoming an Edward Jones Investment Representative. The proposal highlights some of the requirements and career prospects. These are...
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    Wanted: Tom Williams book

    Thank you for your courteous reply. Your reservations about Tom Williams success seem reasonable, on the other end the principle of stealthy accumulation at the bottom and distribution on rising prices seems sound to me. Have you tried to apply any of Tom's principles yourself ? I would...
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    More Binary Bet choice for the DowJones ?

    Hi Feenix For my strategy ,which is based on probability, I need "Index to finish up/down" bets that means price barriers, not ranges. Cantor Index is offering the full range of end of the day price barriers ( FTSE to finish up >10, >20,.. etc up to 120; or FTSE to finish down >10 etc,,.)...
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    More Binary Bet choice for the DowJones ?

    I have recently started to use binary bet platforms by trading the FTSE to finish Up/Down > xx points on the day. At the present I am mainly using Cityindex, BinaryBet(IG) and Cantor Index. I would like to extend my trading to the Wall St/ Dow Jones but I can not find any Binary Bet platform...
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    Intraday Moving Averages

    Buying and selling pressure Dear Kiwi Basically a good MA should let me know when, in up-trend market, the sell pressure ( for the day ) is stronger then buy one and vice-versa in down-trend market. Naturally I would use additional techniques ( RSI bands, Stochastic bands, trend and support...
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    Intraday Moving Averages

    I am trying to perfect a method suitable for Day Trading in Indexes and Stocks only. My first evaluations are based on the 4 hour chart, to establish the general trend; followed by 1 hour and 15 minutes charts for precise entry point. Could anyone advice me on the Moving Averages (...
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    Spread Betting

    Hawkeye software reuben I am glad to notice that your are using Hawkeye: this probably because you are pursuing (in a much more advanced way) the same analysis philosophy as myself. I am in fact considering to buy Hawkeye for swing trading stocks and indexes (3 to 10 day period). Can I know...
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