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Old 03-05-2007, 02:42 AM
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Re: Why traders prefer equities over futures?
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Robert
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I find that most traders start of day trading stocks. What is the main attraction people turn towards stocks? Futures and forex offers more leverage and bang for the buck. Also commission is alot lower when trading futures.

Any thoughts on this?
Because most people are investors, not speculators.

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