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| day trading group | 10/28/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I don't have $25,000. I am frustrated with my limit of 3 trades a week with TD Ameritrade. I worry ...
A: Yes this is a big disadvantage for the active trader that doesn't have trading capital of 25K or ...
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| stock markets | 10/27/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I've strongly been influenced by the crisis the world stock markets are hit by. And I'm now ...
A: I think a previous response below will help answer your question. In addition, changes to the index ...
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| X Dividend Day | 10/26/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: If I sell a mutual fund before X dividend day do I receive the dividends and are the dividends ...
A: There are basically two dates to be aware of, the Ex-Dividend and Record Date. Typically the ...
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| Day Trading | 10/25/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: Hey, I was wondering whether this would be considered day- trading according to SEC rules: Buying ...
A: I'd encourage you to check with your broker to get specific answers on this, but to clarify... NASD ...
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| learning the stock market | 10/24/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: What would be the easiest way to learn and practice the stock market without risking losing any ...
A: Trading and investing can be fun and VERY rewarding. You can actually practice simulated trading ...
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| E-trading | 10/22/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: hodge, I'm a newcomer..When I buy shares in the stock market can I sell them straight away (the same ...
A: Yes you can sell shares the same day that they are purchased. Your broker will typically show these ...
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| Active Options trading Tools | 10/17/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: What would you recommend as the best brokerage firms (software, resources, trading system...) ...
A: For futures trading and charting I use Trade Navigator Platinum (www.genesisft.com) For options I ...
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| strict day trade definition question. | 10/9/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: If I buy 100 shares of stock xyz today, then sell it the next day but end up buying it back on the ...
A: The Pattern Day Trader rule is meant to "protect" traders with smaller accounts from the "risks" of ...
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| Stock Index | 10/7/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: In lay terms define the term "Index" as it refers to the Dow for example. Just what does a "point" ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay, but I've been busy with a week long futures trading boot camp this week and ...
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| OPTION PREMIUM | 9/20/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I am looking @ GS options but the premium is unbelievably expensive. What is the most prudent way ...
A: MOST options traders prefer to be SELLERS of options when volatility is high, to profit from the ...
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| Dollar Index | 9/18/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: What do the amounts on the chart of the dollar index represent? For example, on the index, the ...
A: The number represents the value of the dollar AGAINST a basket of other currencies. So right the ...
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| OPTION PREMIUM | 9/17/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I am looking @ GS options but the premium is unbelievably expensive. What is the most prudent way ...
A: It has been a wild week on Wall Street and when uncertainty hits, option premiums typically go up. ...
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| Stock market technical question | 9/17/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I have always wondered about some things on how the stock market really works. To begin with this ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of trading and investing, where many times things just don't make ...
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| Dollar Index | 9/15/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: What do the amounts on the chart of the dollar index represent? For example, on the index, the ...
A: The US Dollar Index $DXY is an index that measures the value of the dollar against a basket of ...
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| trading | 8/26/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: is it possible to impliment a trading strategy where you make profits, wether the market goes up, ...
A: Strategies typically fall under two different categories: 1) Trend Following 2) Trend Fading Trend ...
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| Trend & Trading Range | 8/13/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: Can you define "current trend" and "trading range" if a chart indicator gives a sign that a current ...
A: Markets move in three directions: 1) Up 2) Down 3) Sideways An uptrend is typically defined by a ...
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| Chart Time Periods | 7/29/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: What chart time periods (minutes and hours) are used for a short-term, medium-term and long-term ...
A: Moving averages should really be used to identify opportunity, and give a trader the ability to spot ...
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| I am new to stocks and trading. | 7/23/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I would like to make some extra money. Stocks seems like a great way to do that. I do not have a lot ...
A: If you are serious about learning to trade, I think there is never a better time to start. However, ...
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| Penny mining stocks | 7/16/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I am emailing on the behalf of my grandmother who lives with me and I am helping with he business ...
A: I would encourage you to take a look at the following link through the SEC. ...
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| Options buying and selling | 7/11/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I have two questions. First, different brokers have different margin requirements for selling ...
A: I apologize for the delay but was traveling. I'm not quite clear on your question about brokers ...
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| Time Frame & Period | 7/8/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: Here is my original question. My follow-up is under your reply. On some advance charts the charts ...
A: With the chart software you are using, you have the option of selecting the time-frame (1 min, 5 ...
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| shorting | 7/7/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: sometimes when trying to sell a stock short my brokerage firm sends me this message, "short sales in ...
A: Yes, it is possible that one brokerage will not permit the short sale of stock while another ...
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| Leverage of options and futures | 6/12/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: When using leverage in options or futures, are you allowed to choose how high or how low your ...
A: The overnight margin for positions held overnight is standard and set by the exchanges. Day trading ...
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| Leverage of options and futures | 6/12/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: When using leverage in options or futures, are you allowed to choose how high or how low your ...
A: My apologies, YOU are right. In attempt to make my answer simple, I believe I made it misleading. ...
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| Leverage of options and futures | 6/8/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: When using leverage in options or futures, are you allowed to choose how high or how low your ...
A: I'm sorry for the late response! To answer your question, you cannot select the amount of leverage ...
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| Multiple Screen Trading | 5/17/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: Hello: I know that it is common for some traders to use different time frames to analysis a ...
A: When using multiple timeframes, a trader tries to identify the longer term trend with a larger time ...
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| Technical Tools | 5/2/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I have been having some success trading 30-40 day credit spreads on individual stocks, starting ...
A: Sorry about the delay! Would you mind emailing me at support@rockwelltrading.com I think we have ...
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| Technical Tools | 4/27/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I have been having some success trading 30-40 day credit spreads on individual stocks, starting ...
A: I was tempted not to answer this because I haven't traded credit spreads for a long time. I like ...
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| Blogs and Chat Rooms | 4/26/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: Mark, I've been day-trading for a few years and do rather well, but I'm coming to a standstill now. ...
A: I'm a bit out of the chat room and/or blog circuit but I think the following websites are GREAT for ...
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| Pivot Points | 4/17/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: When pivot points are calculated, should they be calculated from the previous day or as current as ...
A: Here we have your typical pivot point calculation: Pivot Point (PP) = (High + Low + Close) / 3 ...
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| Pivot Points | 4/15/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: When pivot points are calculated, should they be calculated from the previous day or as current as ...
A: There are several ways to calculating pivot points, but the standard is using the previous day's ...
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| PDA for day traders | 4/10/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: i am looking for a really really reliable PDA to have a real time ticker at my side all the time. ...
A: I REALLY hope that this is JUST "in case" ;) I couldn't imagine attempting to do much trading from a ...
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| Multiple Charts | 3/21/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: Why do some traders use different timeframes or multiple charts when trading online? I thank you ...
A: A trader's number one objective is to spot opportunity. Opportunities might come in different ...
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| buy to cover | 3/19/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: but after shorting a stock I noticed the price type button appear, I cant understand why it would be ...
A: I want to start off by recommending that you consult your broker if you have ANY order entry/exit ...
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| charting | 3/17/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I've heard a few traders talk about "charting". I get the impression this is a specific ...
A: Charting really just refers to how price and time is organized on a chart. This could include ...
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| finding a plan | 3/9/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I have read through a lot of the Q&A posted on this site. The most important thing that i see is, ...
A: Hey J.R., I'm glad you're excited! Trading can definitely be fun and exciting, and VERY rewarding. ...
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| finding a plan | 3/5/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I have read through a lot of the Q&A posted on this site. The most important thing that i see is, ...
A: R., Keep the questions coming! I'll do my best to answer as my time permits...trading and coaching ...
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| finding a plan | 3/3/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: I have read through a lot of the Q&A posted on this site. The most important thing that i see is, ...
A: R., I commend you for taking the time to learn as much as possible about your trading, and your ...
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| wash rule | 2/29/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: Does the 30 day "wash " rule apply to options or short sells, or is it strictly applied only to ...
A: I always encourage traders and investors to consult a tax professional for tax related questions, as ...
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| trader | 2/29/2008 | Mark Hodge |
Q: SIR, how much % return p.a. consider avrage, good, very good for any trader? ANSWER: Hello Jig, ...
A: I know that many AllExperts users browse previous questions that have been asked and answered, and ...
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