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you seem to already have that part down according to your post though...

rjc, take the number of units and divide it by the leverage to find your margin... ie 10,000 units at 50:1 leverage would be $200 margin. Oanda's order box will tell you how much margin is required when you're initiating a position. Hope that helped

Of course! If anyone were to learn to be profitable from Chick's teachings, then they wouldn't need your educational services, now would they? Chick is an outstanding individual and trust me, his methods work. Look at a chart for yourself. It's not rocket science.

Kite, yes, in theory his book is aimed at all markets, although he trades futures, he also states this approach should work in all markets (although stocks have more factors to consider). His book is excellent and I am very glad to have found it. If you talk to him, tell him Nate from FL says hi.

I was wondering if there was any kind of interactive course or anything for someone brand new to futures? I'm not necessarily looking for any trading systems or anything, just something really good to help me learn the ropes of futures trading. Any input is very appreciated! Thanks! I traded...

Thanks for the replies! Yeah I have been fooling around with forex for a year or so, but I don't like it...it seems to shady....I wanted to get more of a feel for futures before I jumped in and lost all my money-I'd prefer to lose all my money slowly instead lol. I noticed a few brokers will...

I was just curious while I am learning more about futures if there is any software that would offer paper trading with no expiration. I don't mind to pay if I need to, I would just enjoy being able to simulate trading with real time data to see what I've got, before I blow all my money. Thanks!