Copyright © 2013 Knight Sac Media. All rights reserved.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=55508Eminis have become worthwhile trading vehicles. They are volatile, liquid, and provide plenty of signals for the day trader. After years of day, swing and position trading stocks, I decided to diversify. My favorites are now the S&P and NQ Emini futures. The Russell Eminis have lost a great deal of...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/images/Logo380x132.pnghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=5550838013210Ronhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289062075/21/2013 8:29:24 AMRonhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288846205/9/2013 12:54:50 PMRonhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288710735/2/2013 1:42:40 PMPatrick SlevinGood, thanks. Been Selling Call Spreads against the upmove. I'm early, but the Risk is tolerable.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288656634/29/2013 11:17:45 PMRonLOL, that's good. Still scalping here, intraday volatility is holding up pretty well. Hope your trading is going well.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288656574/29/2013 11:12:47 PMPatrick Slevinhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288655614/29/2013 9:52:02 PMRonRobot Traders: HAL 9000 is in charge of the market Dave: Hal, do you read me? Hal: Affirmative Dave, I read you. Dave: Hal I need you to stop selling immediately. Hal: I'm afraid I can't do that, Dave. You don't want to jeopardize the mission. Dave: What mission? The positions have been liquidated. Hal: Dave, yo...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288652614/29/2013 6:43:49 PMRonhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288617424/27/2013 8:37:12 AMPatrick SlevinGood luck with that. Most of my trading is outside the realm of HFT. Way, way, outside. Days, sometimes weeks. Yes, that was a long time ago in New York. Our luck Tradestation sends us to the one place in Manhattan where the pizza is horrible. Leave it to Stanley Dash to ruin my appetite. Just looking at the 1099. I...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287969183/24/2013 4:12:03 PMRonGosh how long ago was it we went to that seminar in NYC? Took me forever but I finally figured out how to do a little code. Working on one now that triggers a long or short entry if moving avg turns during a volume surge. Generates one or two trades every couple days. So far so good. Watching it run in real time and...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287968963/24/2013 3:50:01 PMPatrick SlevinSo that must be it, I don't have ICE either. Been trading trading a lot of other markets. May get in HO soon, tonight perhaps. Similarly BO. Coding what? I recall you were trying to develop Strategies. Still post on the Forums? I go there once in awhile when trying to create something new or unfamiliar but no doing ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287968503/24/2013 3:07:03 PMRonHey Patrick, How are you? I currently am only trading the ES and NQ haven't traded the Russells in awhile since they went to ICE. On Tradestation the Russells are TF. Not sure about the cash market, though. Hope your trading is going well. I've been getting heavily into coding strategies, been working fairly well, a...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287968213/24/2013 2:43:11 PMPatrick SlevinHi Ron, Just stopping by. Are you still using Tradestation? If so, what Symbol do you use if looking at the Cash RUT? I was selling some Condors on SPX and NDX when it became apparent that my platform isn't genned for Russell. It seems it's traded on NASDAQ, but perhaps my symbol is incorrect. What do you use, or d...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287968183/24/2013 2:38:46 PMMario :-)I saw in your later posts that you do use QT. I though charts looks familiar :-) Just in case if you don't know, Medved brothers are already working on MT (Medved Trader), new and better version. Beta testing will become available sometime this summer or so. Can't wait :-)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287832763/17/2013 1:37:26 PMMario :-)Forgive me, responding to almost year old post of yours. Just catching up with my reading lol I have one question. Is this chart from Medved Quote Tracker? Looks similar and I'm asking because I'm using this program...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287744103/12/2013 12:51:10 PMRonhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287451122/25/2013 11:01:50 AMRonDaytrader goes nuts in the office. Back away from that computer. Take a break now & then :) youtube.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287156402/9/2013 10:34:39 AMRonhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287089272/5/2013 10:25:36 PMRon Too Fast To Fail: Is High-Speed Trading the Next Wall Street Disaster? motherjones.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287075652/5/2013 10:56:16 AMRonInteresting article, thanks. Still surprised at Wasendorf. I used to enjoy SFO magazine, which he published. Looks like the HFTs were working over Apple on Friday. I still believe there is collusion on this stuff, just very hard to prove: tech.fortune.cnn.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=287042262/3/2013 4:20:35 PMwilywillyWatch who you trust your account to: finance.yahoo.com  Apparently SIPC insures brokerage accounts holding stocks and bonds up to $500k, but not futures.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286996221/31/2013 10:54:20 PMRonhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=286464271/6/2013 11:27:14 AMRonExpecting big volatility into the New Year. I like this guy's chart and commentary. Good trading all, and Happy New Year. theetftrade.blogspot.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2863280212/30/2012 8:24:57 AMRonLately I've been using AAPL for entry confirmation signals on the NQs. Really works well. I'll keep using it until it stops working, but today, for example they were in virtual lockstep. Helps avoid headfakes and chop that continue to irritate when scalping the E-minis. Hope you day traders and swing traders have had...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2859555612/10/2012 4:11:19 PMRonPretty good: The Colbert Report on High Frequency Trading: thereformedbroker.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2855143111/15/2012 7:57:29 PMRonUS Stock Futures will resume trading overnight, be halted at 9:15 tomorrow morning: CME & ICE marketwatch.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2850785110/29/2012 4:56:36 PMotherbrotherdarrelI love what we do. Where else could we do it and accomplish the things we do but in America? Pulling the bike up here I was taking the scenery in nonstop. It is an amazingly large machine we live in and full of opportunity if we can cut a piece of it to take advantage of. Hats off to charting and trading!!!!!! So...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2845731310/6/2012 1:21:17 PMRonYeah, I like to analyze and review and look at alternatives, as well. Pattern recognition is one of my favorite things. One of the reasons I am still trading and mostly enjoying it.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2845094710/3/2012 10:53:31 PMRonYeah, I like to analyze and review and look at alternatives, as well. Pattern recognition is one of my favorite things. One of the reasons I am still trading and mostly enjoying it.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2845094510/3/2012 10:53:28 PMotherbrotherdarrelI like the NQ, I just can't help making comparisons and analyze the analysis. I did a personality test for an employer up in NY and he made that characteristic evident... "you are an interesting fella..... you take everything apart..... analyze the analysis". There are worse things I could do, I suppose. At lea...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2845092610/3/2012 10:48:38 PMRonI still like the NQ. Just more straightforward and less jitter. Using AAPL and TRINQ both good secondary indicators as well. Usually two or three trades a morning and done for the day. Good $$.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2844995610/3/2012 3:49:25 PMotherbrotherdarrelI am working on some of the NQ nuances and seeing a few relationships within and connecting to the ES.... which seem to generate more questions and ideas. But I am eating. So, I can't complain. I'll be heading back north in a day or two and live there for a short while. Then return south for the winter.... or mos...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=2844967910/3/2012 2:20:31 PMotherbrotherdarrelI did good early then the charts lost their timing. I went to ES and grabbed three points and it quit giving. Gotta take what they give ya and leave the rest alone, I guess. gltahttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=284027869/12/2012 1:53:21 PMRonAAPL is driving the COMPX again. That behemoth is like an 800 lb gorilla. I've been using it this week as a secondary indicator for the NQ, works great. Four trades today, 100% profitable substantial moves, using AAPL in addition to my usual signals. The effect may end after they roll out their new iPhone thingamaji...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=284023309/12/2012 12:02:12 PMRonJust two quick scalps today. One short, one long. Done for the day. Market is relatively flat after yesterday's big move.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283917199/7/2012 11:08:34 AMotherbrotherdarrelData problem today - stops and goes........ first time it has done that. Gonna call it a day and take the dogs across the road to the beach for a long walk........ Usually call it early on summer Fridays anyway Good luck with 'em! ehttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283915859/7/2012 10:40:54 AMRonVery nice. These days don't come along very often. Taking off here and won't be staring at a computer screen again until the jobs report in the morning. A good day to be a trader.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283892749/6/2012 2:37:59 PMotherbrotherdarrelhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283891419/6/2012 2:08:42 PMotherbrotherdarrelNot that I am a Republican or Democrat but I beleive the US is better off than most tend to think. And my presidential vote is usually one that votes against a candidate rather than for one. Anywho..... I ain't votin' this year. I have a friend who runs a job board in NC for the east coast. He told me his survey sugg...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283889459/6/2012 1:11:42 PMRonYeah, it's been a good day. I didn't go long until just after the open. Sold a few minutes ago. A nice break up through consolidation with some volume. Next comes the monthly jobs report 830 am edt tomorrow. Be interesting to see. [graphic]http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283887039/6/2012 12:06:27 PMotherbrotherdarrelThis may have been the best trade I have done in years. Long NQ at the 8:54 (2778.75) print and still holding. God Bless America, huh? Where else can you do this stuff and live the way we do?http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283886689/6/2012 11:53:11 AMotherbrotherdarrelI have been running a three minute NQ with this with really good success. If you care to know my last trade and see if our data is synched....... it was the 3 minute NQ short at the 12:57 Eastern print (September 5). Chart follows. [graphic]http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283877759/6/2012 4:11:44 AMRonBeen buying oversold morning dips large then riding them up. Was good for 12 points this morning. It is so predictable, I am sure the pattern will end any time now :)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283858109/5/2012 12:55:23 PMotherbrotherdarrelVolume normally does not begin picking up till mid September. It seems the safest period to trade for now is 7 AM to around noon. Just for a quick peek...... 5 min NQ; cci(34); %r(21); you can add various ribbons..... it seems not everyone has the same box of stuff....... I am using a ribbon of Stochastic/RSI(8, 14, ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283857309/5/2012 12:29:33 PMRonWell volume is still fairly low. Expecting more volume and volatility to enter the market starting Friday and into next week. Seasonal, and econ reports coming. Look forward to seeing your technique on the NQ's. I've been doing OK on small momentum plays, usually off extremes. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283830769/4/2012 1:24:32 PMotherbrotherdarrelArrrrrgh!!!!!!! I hope everyone is safe from Isaac and the world is treating you fair. After the holiday I will share an idea that popped in my head a long time ago that seems to work well in the NQ 5 minute. A bunch of us are hauling our bikes to Myrtle Beach in the morning. Have a great holiday!!!!!!!!http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283736168/30/2012 7:13:32 PMRonI find this helpful to watch for scalp setups in this kind of slow moving market. Price compression usually precedes a substantial short term move. Call it coiling. When the Bollingers (light blue) move inside the Keltners (yellow) a substantial move is soon to follow.(See arrows) I use a supplemental program called th...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283485728/20/2012 2:58:36 PMRonCool. Very fond memories of that area. I like the NQ's. Seems to be less monkey business. I just trade more contracts and yes, the commissions are a bit higher but it's overhead. Big difference in the composition of the Naz 100 and the S&P500 too, I suppose that plays a part, but methinks the big bots love to jitte...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283478658/20/2012 10:44:16 AMotherbrotherdarrelYeah. A little mixed but a lot of middle/upper homes around. There are a handful of restaurants we hit up there. A1 is still a decent road to ride. My house is on A1 in Usinas about 20 minutes south...... The beach is across the road about 60 yards away. We are pulling the bikes up to Jekyl this weekend and Panam...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283474508/20/2012 12:50:51 AMRonPonte Vedra Beach? Nice area, I used to take my kids swimming down that way when we lived in Jax. Many years ago, am sure it is much more developed now. Nice ramp up here the NQs, no idea why but made for a decent long scalp. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=283402058/16/2012 11:10:46 AM