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    Call put parity

    The relationship between the price of a call and a put both with same maturity and strike. Like you said 2 portfolios : Port 1 : 1 call and K bonds (or discounted value of the strike). Port 2 : 1 put and 1 unit of asset. These are the payoff's in equations, At T (time) Port 1 : Max...
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    Archbarron FX

    Seems a little fairy tale to me !! A mate of mine also expressed his interest in the firm ... he also got given a date for interview, however everytime he confirms a date with archbarron... a few days later he will get a reply back that say's we are now interviewing for the following dates...
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    Archbarron FX

    I love the way people come here asking for help, but are not willing to give any back ?? If you've been to the interview then come back and post your feedback !! The forum may not of helped you 'this time' but it may help someone else. Happens all the time ..... The same problem I had 3...
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    CMC Markets Offer !! cover your loss for 5 days.

    They caught my attention when i saw their offer for the TIQ-UK100, Basically for 5 days trading on this 1 instrument they will cover your losses. Its not the FTSE 100 cash but a mirror of it, but then.... so is their FTSE 100 cash. Any 1 tried this ? I've set up an account .... but not...
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    Which instrument do you trade and why?

    What do you prefer to trade (commodities, equities, bonds, forex, futures etc.)? and for what reasons do you prefer to trade this as opposed to any other instrument? I trade futures .. the Euro, Pound, S&P and FESX mainly the Euro and S&P. Why ....Maybe becuase of the leverage. and I dont...
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    Stupid !!!

    be glad you did'nt find a £300 Sbet account.
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    What's your stop loss?

    I use Infinity ... am I missing something ? Where is this option ?
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    What's your stop loss?

    Ninja_Trader how do you set 3 different stops ? given 1 entry even if it is 3 cars ?? The only way I can think off is that you have a naked entry ...then place, sell stop's or buy stop's at different price levels manually ? If you trade the 6E ...given your targets and stops ...there is no...
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    What's your stop loss?

    answering the question : ES : stop is 1.5 points (6Ticks) (i hate this market at the moment.. Mon/Tues was getting back to normal range but after today I hope it dies or I will watching it!! ) 6B : 6 ticks/points/pips whatever u call it. 6E : 6 ticks/points/pips. yep i like the number 6...
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    trading the emini snp... as a career

    "Trading $1k per contract is seriously undercapitalised" :clap: I started trading with a $*** ........ scrap that ...... It didnt work (long usual story)!!! If your broker offers you $500 margin on your account of 5K (ie: you can sell/buy 10cars at once) Dont do it ...just because it...
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    E-mini S&P500 Traders

    The guy has 500+ posts !! give him some credit !!
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    S & P trader platform, options

    If you want to trade the S&P futures without being in the pits in the CME, then its the ES you want .... unless your spreadbetting ? But i learn something new everyday on these forums and i could be wrong ...but I thought you can only trade the FULL S&P in the pits. But anyway if you want...
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    trading the emini snp... as a career

    I read post's 1-8 and thought ok ...good read !! Then I saw post's 9-11 and thought F*****ing hell I'm confused !!!
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    Sierra Charts Views/Opinions

    I've used Sierra Charts for 2 years with a transact data feed ...Never had a problem My DOM has some lag during major news but the charts are freeze Free !! I also use MP and this is supported by Sierra. The Tech' department is very quick to respond and will sort or solve any issue in good time.
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    Spreadbet in USA with a UK account?

    If you have 2 spreadbetting accounts ..(most people do) write to the 1 you dont or will not use .....explaining your suituation and wait for a reply !! i think that would be a more accurate approach ... and if they say you cant ...then just use the other 1 untiil they say say NO ..but then...
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