Investor Help (NO Ihub questions)

[cintrix]

Well, for one thing, if you are "trading" you are not really an investor. If you decide to short term trade then you have no choice than to have to pay the higher rate tax that they hit you with - unlike the 15% for long term. For me it is well worth it. If I understand your point, I think what you are saying is that if you buy/sell one particular stock and make a decent profit on it, then you buy it back and sell it for a loss, you still have to pay a higher tax rate (say 28% or whatever your rate is) on the original purchase. Is this what you saying? If so, this is true, but the loss you also are reporting and it brings down your capital gain. One of the trickiest things about trading is to be able to take a profit, and then not to give it back. I for one am a trader and I could never make the money I make if I bought stocks and just held them long term.

[Hadouken]

My last post got truncated:

What I mean is - it seems that the flipper is accumulating hefty of short terms cap gains tax. With a large sale - if he is buying the same stock at a lower price, he has to hope the stock goes up again and not plummet or else he is now in the hole for the capital gains tax of that large sale. Is this right? Am I missing something? It just seems like a stressful way to invest.

[Hadouken]

Why does there seem to be no concern for the short term capital gains tax by flippers/traders.

[getmoreshares]

Thanks--now I have the LINKS--!!

[cintrix]

Anything that is otcbb or pink will show up the day before on this list:http://www.otcbb.com/asp/dailylist_detail.asp?d=04/27/2012&mkt_ctg=ALL
That is a valid site and if there is going to be an actual rev split it will show up on that site the day before. You could also check here for nasdaq on both reverse and forward splits (remember ratios - reverse has the smaller number first):
http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/upcoming_splits.stm

[getmoreshares]

Where is the SEC list for AUTHORIZED reverse splits??
Or FINRA? Anyone?

[cintrix]

Wow, you have loads of questions there. When you paper trade you are basically pretend trading. Unless you are using a specific program for paper trading, I don't even know if you could use a trailing stop while paper trading. As far as the charges it all depends upon what broker you use. I use two different brokers - one charges me $5 a trade and the other one charges me $9.99. When you place an order, before you hit the "submit" button you can preview the trade and it will tell you how much it costs. The cost per share is the price you pay when you make the trade. So if you execute a trade at 12:03:10 that is what the cost will be - not the end of the day. Unless you are doing some type of a paper trading game where they use end of day prices.


Here are some answers to your questions. I will give you links to sites that explain:

stop loss: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stop-lossorder.asp#axzz1t6EFNSDr

trailing stop: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/trailingstop.asp#axzz1t6EFNSDr

Stop limit: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stop-limitorder.asp#axzz1t6EFNSDr

I would use that investopedia to look up other terms you are not familiar with. I also would suggest that you first learn the basics of regular trading before you plunge into options and shorting. When you buy a stock and you want it to go up in price you are "long" - when you "Short" a stock you sell stock you don't own (borrow it from broker), and hope that it goes down so that when you cover (return shares) they are lower price from the ones you borrowed. Stick to learning how to trade long first. Kindergarten for you. High school later. lol

[rooster7]

Newbie has questions. (If there's a more appropriate forum, pls let me know). I'm paper trading: How do I incorporate a trailing stop in my stock purchase? How do I know what the "Charges" are for my buys? Regarding cost per share, would that be the "last sale" amount I found when I went to my stock on Nasdaq, or is it another figure? Is the "Stop Loss" column of the portfolio similar to a trailing stop; that is, is that the price at which I want my shares sold because it is unacceptably low?
General q's: What's a hedge fund/contract? What does "costless collar" mean? What does it mean to "short" a stock? What's a "put" option?
Thanks to whoever has the answers and the patience!

[cintrix]

This board is for publicly traded companies. I suggest you go to this board and post your question here: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/board.aspx?board_id=7823

[anothersucker]

I have been trying to get information from TATF (Tropical American Tree Farms, SA - Costa Rica) for several weeks now. Last week I recieved an email from Sherry Brunner saying that Steve had passed away after a long battle with cancer!!! They still don't answer emails and they don't answer their phone. I have been a "tree owner" since 1999 and have gotten no proceeds from them. My initial thinning of 1997 Teak trees was a cull of 3 times what the original projections suggested it would be. It is now over six years since said thinning and I have received nothing from them. I believe I have been swindled.

[Coolman138]

Thank you very much.

[cintrix]

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/index.html
http://www.fairmark.com/begin/index.htm

[Coolman138]

Hello Everyone

I am non-resident alien, and I started investing/trading in US securities last year. Now I need to report for my capital gain/loss taxes for year 2011. I need guidance about , how to proceed about the matter?
I was looking at irs.gov website, but could not figure out precisely what to do , and how to do?
If anyone can provide some guidance, I will be highly obliged.

[risk on]

Does anyone know the approximate cost to uplist a pink to bb, not including the 2 year audited fins, those have already been done??

Thank You in advance

[portermac]

Works great on Android also.

[Goldenson]

You are welcome. That's all I use.

[CuLazer]

Thanks i'll check it out. You use anything else?

[Goldenson]

Get an iPad or iPhone. Download and subscribe to iHub App with Level 2 real time charts. That's what i did.

[CuLazer]

Hey everyone,

Im new to investing but have had some success so far. I want to trade a lot more but I work an outside sales job that requires being extremely mobile. Does anyone have suggestions on a good setup for being a mobile day trader? ( smartphone,laptop,software,etc ) I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

[cintrix]

I am not a FOREX trader but here are a few tutorials:

http://www.investopedia.com/university/forexmarket/#axzz1sD0EFgOk
http://www.forextradingtutorial.net/
http://forextrading.about.com/

[7744777]

I would like to know if any of you can tell me the best way to learn Forex trading. So many sites I would live to hear from someone with no agenda. Than you in advance, bill

[soup1]

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[Lovestrading]

How is this legal?
JIM CRAMER Explains (his admittedly) Short Manipulation

[Js8684]

What do you believe to be a reliable fund for retirement?

[SOUTHGAS]

Does anyone know how to make it so my page loads faster?I can log into any stock Quote but then the message portion takes at least 30 more seconds to load and it use to not do this.Thanks for any ideas

[THECRAPSMAN]

How do i get rid of all the SPAM on top? Trade Free/Ameritrade/Streetsmart Edge/30 day Risk Free Trail/Penny StockTweet/TD Ameritrade painless 401k rollover.All this junk on above???

[Roy Money]

I am a college student doing a project which requires a networking interview for our business speech course. I am looking for a money manager that is willing to answer a list of 10 questions that would help me learn more about this career and offer advice on how to succeed in this field of work. The questions will be professional and only related to money managers. I would really appreciate anyone who would like to participate. Thank you.

Name:
Title:
Email:

Please answer the questions in detail.

1. Do you have any credentials that qualify you as a money manager? If not, are credentials important for money managers? What would be the best measure of a money manager’s qualifications?

2. Do you specialize in a certain investments, such as bonds, stocks or commodities? If so, why do you specialize in a certain investment?

3. What would you recommend to a young person wanting to become a successful money manager?

4. What size portfolio did you start out with? If you do not mind me asking, what size portfolio do you currently manage?

5. What average rate of return on an investment would you call a successful return? Would this be quarterly, semi-annually or annually?

6. How would you describe your investment philosophy?

7. What sort of work environment does a money manager work in? If you work in a team, what skills do you need to be an active successful member of that team?

8. What sorts of skills or strengths are important to becoming a successful money manager? Do you think it takes more experience to acquire these skills or anyone can do it?

9. What job roles do you currently hold as a money manager?

10. Why did you decide to become a money manager? Are you happy with your profession? Would you recommend anyone join this profession?

[cintrix]

Wrong board - post it here: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/board.aspx?board_id=504

[THECRAPSMAN]

The chart box is not showing up on some of the stocks i,m looking at how can i fix this?

[argonaut1]

thank you, Sir.

[toronto416]

Forex is for you then open 24 hours learn what u want to trade study it and make a trade or two in the evening.

[cintrix]

If you want a guarantee you will get filled you would put the ask price in. Sometimes on a stock that is moving really fast, say on a news event, you can put in an order on the ask and by the time you press the submit button the ask upticks and you don't get filled. If in this type of situation where you just want to buy it and you aren't concerned over a few ticks you would use a market order. That gives the mm the right to fill it at whatever the current price is. I have hardly ever used market orders over the years. It is a rare situation for me where I would use one. If it is a penny stock I highly recommend NEVER using a market order. Some brokers don't even allow them on pennies.

[Microburts]

New- when making a trade on Etrade do i put in the bid price or ask?

[craigw]

you're welcome...just keep in mind all indicators on a chart tell you where the price is/has been, not necessarily where it's going, as they all lag price action, but if you use them collectively with volume and what types of candles are forming at certain times they can help you find a bottom so you're more comfortable with the decisions you make to enter at that time. The candles and wether they hold the trend lines are the telling story and of course volume, any chart can be manipulated to look good or bad on low volume...

take care and good luck!

[Danzo]

Thank you craigw. You did an EXCELLENT job at helping me understand how MACD works. Much appreciated.

[craigw]

bearish imo as the black line is pointing down and going through the red one, but it's a lagging indicator any ways...follows price action...so lets say IRBL hits .004 tomorrow the macd will curl up and head back up through the red line and look bullish once again...depends on the price action. price starts shooting up, macd will shoot up...price goes down macd will follow...hope this helps some

[cintrix]

I am not a chartist but anyone else can chime in here.

[Countmein]

You need to send a private message to any admin! As a non paying member you can send pm's to admins. They would prefer you to handle it that way.

Count

[gdtrfb]

Who do I contact regarding moderation issues on a board?

[Danzo]

I need help reading a chart. I don't understand the MACD concept very well. Do you think that the MACD for IRBL looks bullish or bearish?:

[stayfocused]

Hey thanks, that last one is spot on and just what I'm looking for, thanks for your time:)

[cintrix]

One of them is free and I am thinking that you have to give them tickers and they will email you when there is a filing. If you are just looking to see all 8ks maybe you may try this - it may be a day behind - I'm not sure:

http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/current.pl?q1=0&q2=4&q3=
http://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/currentevents.htm

[stayfocused]

Many thanks, does the site refresh automatically or do I need to subsribe for real time updates?

[cintrix]

http://www.secinfo.com/$/Search.asp?Find=8k
http://secfilings.com/?mode=new

[stayfocused]

GM everyone, how can I view new 8k filings on a daily basis?

[hustleEveryDay]

I agree. I've used Etrade in the past, and Etrade fees are just through the roof. Scottrade is much better, cheaper, and they also have a local office I can just walk into a few miles from where I live.

Lastly, I haven't had any difficulties whatsoever with orders on penny stocks, which are primarily what I trade. I highly recommend Scottrade.

IPhone app is really good too.

[nvrsanvr]

My opinion would be depending how high of a percentage the stock opens up just buy if u feel it will continue going up have seen it dozens of time more then triples after the open....

[cintrix]

You say it is the best out there - how many other brokers have you used and which ones?

[soupnuts]

I like scottrade for all trading. Low commission, $7 trades (+.005% if under $1) seems to be the best out there as of now.

[samcavr]

Can anyone tell me if schwab are good company for trading OTC's?