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  1. Posted

    I am 27 and planning to invest some savings of about 120k. Apart from these If anybody of you have any suggestions /interest to help a newbie investor to make some informed decisions please feel free to drop a note here

     

    As a start, don't trade forex yet. Sell naked puts and coverd calls first!

     

    MMS

  2. Posted

    Hello MMS,

     

    Just wanted to check how the implementation of the chat room is coming along. I await with suppressed excitement for the final product. Perhaps at last our desire to chat more often with our TL comrades in real time will be fulfilled.

     

    Gringo

     

    Hi Gringo,

     

    Now that we're done the Arcade, the chat room is next ... hopefully it will be done this week

     

    thx

    MMS

  11. Posted

    Hi,

     

    I think it would be wonderful to have the chat room become available again. It would not only increase the communication especially during trading hours but also allow users to stay on this site longer leading to more traffic.

     

    A lot of trading sites have their chat rooms while TL being one of the bigger and better ones still is lagging in this department.

     

    I for one request that an attempt be made to make the chat room available.

     

    Thank you.

     

    Gringo

     

    Message heard .... thanks for the suggestion. We will see if we can implement one shortly

     

    MMS

  13. Posted

    First link returns the correct page except for the area where it should be displaying the latest posts list. Within that area it says "You have no permissions to view this page". The second link to todays posts works correctly.

     

    This started after clicking an icon that said "disable top stats" which was probably associated with the "latest posts" list displayed near the bottom of http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/

     

    That icon to "disable top stats" caused a screen refresh which included a message at the top of the page that only appeared for 1 second before disappearing. It said To re-enable top stats you will need to .. but there wasn't enough time to read it and that's why I'm speculating it was a hastily written kludge that said "contact admin".

     

    The icon to disable top stats is no longer present on my screen but you should be able to find it. It might have been a pulldown menu option within that list of lastest posts near the "bottom" of that page.

     

    It's not a cookie because I deleted all of those. I'm using Internet Explorer 9 with the latest updates applied.

     

    try: TL - Smilies

  14. Posted

    After clicking on an icon that said disable top stats I can't view Latest Posts. It says: You have no permissions to view this page. I've been unable to locate an icon to reset top stats (aka latest posts) to enabled. This looks like it was kludged and requires an admin reset. If my speculation is correct please enable top stats for me.

     

    That is strange ... please confirm that this link does not work:

    TL - Latest Forum Activity

     

    Does "Todays Posts" work?

    http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/search.php?do=getdaily

     

    thx

    MMS

  21. Posted

    How are we going setting up our trading accounts?

     

    We have 24 days left in which to establish our Oanda accounts, and become used to executing trades with it.

     

    Anyone having problems can ask here for assistance.

     

    I don't have an Oanda account yet and haven't used them before ... will a demo account work?

     

    thx

    MMS

  24. Posted

    Gekko Global Markets

     

    For the individual investor faced with underwhelming returns on deposits and poorly performing shares, funds and investments, there often seems little choice in the way of established methods of trading and investing. Share dealing with a stock broker has traditionally been an appealing option with investors being offered a variety of choices, from multi-national banks to small independent brokers. Investors get the freedom of making their own decisions, building their own portfolios and trading quickly, easily and effectively either online or over the telephone.

     

    However recently, untrustworthy brokers and constantly changing market conditions have meant that feeling confident about your investment decisions is becoming more and more difficult. The rise of spread betting and CFD trading can be seen as a direct reaction to this, offering a level of freedom and control that was previously unattainable. Gekko Global Markets aims to empower their clients by giving control back to them and providing them with the tools to develop a successful portfolio.

     

    Financial spread betting with Gekko Global Markets provides all of the benefits that you would find trading shares with a stockbroker. However there are also a number of added benefits with spread betting and CFDs that share dealing cannot provide. For example, the ability to short indices, increased liquidity and real time execution. However for many, the biggest benefit is the cost. Unlike trading physical shares, Gekko does not charge commission on trades. For the investor who trades shares frequently, commission charges build up very quickly, reducing profits considerably. With spread betting all you pay is the spread, no matter how much you trade. Spread betting and CFD trading offer a real alternative to physical share trading and by giving you full control over your investments, Gekko Global Markets is redefining what true flexibility means in the industry, for example Gekko is one of the very few spread betting providers that allow clients to go short on ETF’s.

     

    Variable margin

    Variable margin means that you have the option of funding a position up to 100%, thereby removing all additional funding costs leaving only the spread. By offering this choice, we are enabling you to replicate share dealing and of course you do not have to pay stamp duty or Capital Gains Tax on any profits*. Opt for only 50% margin or choose 100% with zero leverage to fully replicate cash positions – the choice is completely yours.

     

    Gekko Global Markets is committed to giving you value for money. In addition to the option of funding a position 100%, our lifetime costs are amongst the lowest out of all our competitors. Furthermore, unlike some other spread betting firms, you can choose to trade in notional amounts making trading specific amounts much easier. Take a look at the comparison table below to see our costs compared to a leading share broker.

     

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    What’s more, if you are a UK or Irish Resident any profits that you make are 100% free from capital gains tax*. The money you make is 100% yours but of course the liability to pay tax or otherwise is very much dependent upon individual circumstances. To read more about what we offer and the benefits we provide, visit www.gekkomarkets.com.

     

    Spread Betting and CFDs are high risk investments and it is possible to lose more than your initial deposit. Spread Betting and CFDs are not suitable for all investors and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved and, if necessary, obtain independent financial advice to ensure that these products fit your investment objectives.

    *Tax law can be changed or may differ if you pay tax in a jurisdiction other than in UK.

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