Recent Content by jgfutures

  1. NG collaboration development

    40yr, Alpha has a great point. Your slippage will be substantial when executing realtime. Combine this with bad ticks and NG is a tough commodity...
    Post by: jgfutures, Jul 13, 2006 in forum: Journals

  2. Can't bring myself to leave my job.

    rimshaker, congrats on your success. a few thoughts: 1. have you quantified all self employed expenses? ranging from healthcare to retirement...
    Post by: jgfutures, May 23, 2006 in forum: Psychology

  3. Moving into an apartment as a trader...

    You need to have a credit rating regardless if you are getting an apartment, buying a TV on credit or financing a used car. Go to Discover, they...
    Post by: jgfutures, May 23, 2006 in forum: Professional Trading

  4. Incorporate?

    ***I am not a tax pro, simply posting my 2 cents*** jbingo, It is important to identify if you qualify as a "trader" under IRS code. If you...
    Post by: jgfutures, May 17, 2006 in forum: Professional Trading

  5. Commodities trading

    Please read all relevant material prior to trading futures. As mentioned, you are trading a contract that can roll to physical delivery...so you...
    Post by: jgfutures, Mar 28, 2006 in forum: Trading

  6. TS8 lowers rates again

    I've been using TS since late 2002. I believe the combination of charting, backtesting, and brokerage is great for anyone trading small to...
    Post by: jgfutures, Nov 16, 2005 in forum: Retail Brokers

  7. Making Mad Money with Jim Cramer

    Cramerholic, I'm enjoying the thread! Thanks for putting in the time to track the madman. I view Cramer as nothing but entertainment, but he...
    Post by: jgfutures, Nov 11, 2005 in forum: Journals

  8. 'Fund' / Structure

    CPTrader, Thanks for clarifying. Now I'm curious as to how one markets such a fund. Any more insight into an equity/commodity fund would be...
    Post by: jgfutures, Nov 10, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading

  9. 'Fund' / Structure

    Aaron, I do not have a source to point to for this statement, that is why I included it was merely my personal opinion and that J should contact...
    Post by: jgfutures, Nov 10, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading

  10. Cant break in this business

    If you are in Chicago, you need to go get a job on an exchange. Then go to the library and grab some free books and stay at home on Fri night....
    Post by: jgfutures, Nov 10, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading

  11. 'Fund' / Structure

    J, In the US, equity and commodity accounts must be seperate. You could have both accounts with the same FCM, but must be seperate accounts. From...
    Post by: jgfutures, Nov 10, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading

  12. New CTA Startup Question

    BGB, This sounds like a great opportunity, just make sure you cover your ass. I would suggest hiring legal help familiar with CFTC/NFA...
    Post by: jgfutures, Oct 28, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading

  13. Track Record

    I would refer to this, then followup with NFA rep if you have any additional questions....
    Post by: jgfutures, Oct 27, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading

  14. Track Record

    I don't know if you are relating this towards equities only, but one can use his/her and family's money track record as a CTA. In the Dis Docs,...
    Post by: jgfutures, Oct 27, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading

  15. Series?

    try www.nasd.com
    Post by: jgfutures, Oct 20, 2005 in forum: Professional Trading