Recent Content by Dogballoon

  1. Say your friend, a fellow trader,

    The politest way would be to say, "You data sampling is likely too small." It's pointless to discuss things with people who believe they can defy...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 27, 2006 in forum: Trading

  2. Are these rates out of line?

    I have a suspicion that most seasoned prop traders know who they are through word of mouth, but no newb ever comes to ET before signing up. They...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 20, 2006 in forum: Prop Firms

  3. Are these rates out of line?

    Yeah, and you're probably making them a nice 60k a year. And I'm sure they expect you to thank them for it. Welcome to the business. The thing...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 20, 2006 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. HYBRID ....I can't see the difference...can you see the difference?

    I haven't noticed any slow ECN fills at all. None. The tape is looking like a back and forth algo, rather than the sort of wind up and pop that...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 20, 2006 in forum: Order Execution

  5. Are these rates out of line?

    How'd I guess. I just saw some poor guy who just signed on with them too for .01225 per share, 45% payout, and even a ridiculous $7 ticket charge...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 20, 2006 in forum: Prop Firms

  6. Testosterone drugs for trading?

    I personally get in a fist fight every day with cab drivers and random people on the street before sitting down at my screens. I once used to ask...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 19, 2006 in forum: Chit Chat

  7. Are these rates out of line?

    Trust me dude, anyone would give you space and buying power. Lower costs if you go remote, also. I think I know your firm already, since I keep...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 19, 2006 in forum: Prop Firms

  8. Are these rates out of line?

    No, it is not a competitive rate at 50,000 a day. All you gotta do is call and ask around to see what you will get on your volume. Either that...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 19, 2006 in forum: Prop Firms

  9. Are these rates out of line?

    Yes, sub .004 is very common for experienced traders -- but obviously this depends on your volume, and rates are not climbing. I am not sure they...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: Prop Firms

  10. In the chaos of Iraq, one project is on target: a giant US embassy

    Wow. You are one delusional individual.
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 18, 2006 in forum: Politics

  11. Hydra Trade?

    lescor uses that, and he obviously knows his craft very well. See if you can get a response from him.
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 17, 2006 in forum: Trading Software

  12. Looking for a site that has sector information.

    smartmoney.com look around on the sidebar on the left
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 15, 2006 in forum: Educational Resources

  13. Averaging down is addictive

    This is going to sound a bit presumptuous, but I honestly do not mean it to be so. There are times when averaging down is effective, and I assume...
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 15, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  14. Traders between 17-23

    LOL. I feel like an idiot now. Heh.
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 12, 2006 in forum: Hook Up

  15. Traders between 17-23

    Also, that is the funniest thing I have read on this site. Jesus Christ.
    Post by: Dogballoon, Oct 12, 2006 in forum: Hook Up