Another excellent post...if this self serving rule passes, I would have no qualms going with FXCM UK.

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Excellent post!

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Excellent point, b/c when the base currency is higher than par, it will take more money in US dollar terms, Example, $10.000 at 10 to 1 would not buy 100,000 euros but only 71,428 euros.

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

FACTS WITH LINK BELOW 1/22/10 CME volume of March 2010 EURUSD future K = 271,852 contracts 1/22/10 CME volume of June 2010 EURUSD future K = 611 contracts url FACTS WITH LINK BELOW Margin required for EC 125,000 EURUSD at MBTrading url Intraday ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

yeah, that's true, but hey is a stupid proposal, what does that say about people that propose it? LOL

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

My understanding is that they will publish all. give it time, or better yet, resend it When did you send your comment? These seem to be ones sent on or 1-14-20101-15-2010. Maybe there is another link for other days in the federal registry?

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Sorry the thread is about limiting margin to 10 to 1. I am not interested in your unverified self serving self proclaimed trading capabilities... ON IGNORE

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Well boys and girls, don't listen to the "pros" that don't use leverage or trade only futures...YOUR COMMENTS ARE BEING HEARD AND ARE BEING POSTED ONLINE BY THE CFTC...you can read them here url Here are some samples for the lazy ones to copy and ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

As one blind man said to another...we shall see.

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Using technicals is a good way to trade but remember that a no vote for Bernanke could be a major fundamental event. http://news.forexdistrict.com/2010/featured/a-%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D-vote-on-bernanke-is-a-major-fundamental-event/

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You don't get it. If they limit to 10 to 1, you will not be able to leverage even close to 10 to 1 due to leeway for SL. And you would not be able to use strategies that use different pairs as hedge, etc. etc. etc. As member Rise said above... ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Thanks. Here an article that I found on the subject. Things could get interesting soon. I love volatility. http://news.forexdistrict.com/2010/featured/a-%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D-vote-on-bernanke-is-a-major-fundamental-event/

USD/JPY Discussion

Does anybody know when we will know if Bernanke will be confirmed? If comfirmed I believe that that will give a boost to the $$ as there will be less uncertainty and less risk aversion, therefore I believe this will be bullish for USDJPY. Could be a ...

USD/JPY Discussion

Oh yeah, the British love Obama's plan, not b/c they will adopt it, but b/c some U.S. banks will move offshore, London will be the financial mecca if the US keeps up this crap. "Of course most banks will find ways to go around the rules and that ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Laughable stuff....unless you are only trading EURUSD, I would like to see you get out of a forex future trade at illiquid times, the bid and ask can move 30 or more pips without a trade being executed. As a matter of fact, the CFTC may be doing ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Oh boy we have a pro on board, problem is he only trades on demo accounts as shown by his mastery of most retail trading software (see his profile) LOL.... he is an "EXPERT WITH: ACCUCHARTS, METATRADER 4, DEALBOOK 360, FXCM DEALSTATION, CMS VISUAL ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Nah..Warren Buffet does not use leverage. “Leverage,” he said, “is the only way a smart guy can go broke … You do smart things, you eventually get very rich. If you do smart things and use leverage and you do one wrong thing along the way, it could ...

Could 10:1 be the new leverage in US Forex?

Anything is possible, the Yen strenght will be tempered by Japan's rhetoric of needing the Yen above 90 or intervening. This was the willd wild west today.

USD/JPY Discussion

1. I have never heard that buzz over the net, could you point me to one post that states that with a date prior to your post now? 2. Do you mean banned from the thread or banned from FF? Banned from the thread by the OP possible as this is a case in ...

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Be alert at 9:00 PM US eastern time...CNY China will release a slew of reports which may greatly affect EURUSD...the reaction after it takes a direction might be a good trade

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