Re: Transparency — I would like to make an additional comment regarding transparency as it concerns ECNs vs. Dealing Desks. There is nothing theoretically wrong with the concept of a dealing desk. However, when this model is put into practice, ...

Market Makers & ECN’s, Is the grass greener?

Sure, why not! — FXO, Why not revise it! Next to blueruby's writings on technical analysis, it find your article to be the clearest BS cutting material I have read in a long time! Respect! Regards, scex

Market Makers & ECN’s, Is the grass greener?

I'd like to add a few points... — Great article, which is sticky worthy to ssay the least, FXO! But... 1.) I disagree that all ECNs make money only through commissions. Some actually pad the pip spread (many currenex hubs seem to be doing ...

Market Makers & ECN’s, Is the grass greener?

EUR/AUD H&S — Watch out for a potential comeback for the AUD in the EUR/AUD pair in the form of a head and shoulders pattern. Not unlike the one in Mid Feb. First shoulder has potentiall already formed. scex

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Thing is, Aud pairs do depend on fundamentals, but mostly via the stock markets (indirectly).

Aussie Pairs

EUR/AUD — EUR/AUD broke out of a 4 day channel (which slanted toward the EUR). Probably due to the late equity rally.

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EUR/AUD — If we enter the 1.5500 region, I'll be long big time, perhaps with a slightly larger leverage than usual. I'll be looking for a pattern similar those found in July and November before the big sell offs: at the 30M time frame I'll be ...

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big dogs... — The ones barking up the wrong tree. scexglobal

Watching out for the BIGDOGs

? — They are not an ECN? scex

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Failure would be digging yourself into a negative equity hole...one you have a slim chance at getting out of.

95% / 5%

I think part of the problem is people opening up crappy $500 accounts and over-leveraging their accounts to compensate for a lack of funds. Also, many wouldn't trust their brokers with more than $500. Do most lose money for other reasons, such as ...

95% / 5%

saxo — TexasforEX, I see that you are using Saxo as a broker... it's hard to get info about them from traders, since so few seem to use them. Care to share your experiences with them? Any pitfalls? Thank you! scexglobal

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Will the DOW rally continue? — Will this rally continue? I'm not sure. The DOW could soon bounce against resistance from former support levels. The all important 13,000 psychological level is also an issue. Again, oil at $88 and 10y treasury ...

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EUR/AUD breaks out of bullish pennant to the down side, carry trades get boost, on Microsoft/Yahoo deal??? US Consumer sentiment is down, US jobs are lost.... Irrational, irrational, irrational!

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Yes, yes and yes! Indeed, one of the short-term USD rallies was caused by a high CPI reading toward the end of last year, causing investors to believe that the Feds would not have much room to cut rates. Now, growth seems to be a number one concern. ...

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