Recent Content by Korchnoi

  1. US banks swamped by ‘refi’ fever

    that's interesting to hear ralph. I'm in the philly area also and I'm renting a house for less than half what the mortge payment would be if I...
    Post by: Korchnoi, May 14, 2009 in forum: Economics

  2. How to short Manhattan real estate?

    Housing futs based on the Case-Shiller Home Price Index trade on the CME. There are broad based, as well as regional indices, including metro nyc.
    Post by: Korchnoi, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: Economics

  3. I think I found the ugliest person in the world that's on facebook

    i felt really bad there for a second.
    Post by: Korchnoi, Jul 13, 2008 in forum: Chit Chat

  4. Money market funds at risk?

    So is BSC, but BSC's dept is safer than that of GS. Fannie may be bankrupt, but their debt is as safe.
    Post by: Korchnoi, Jul 12, 2008 in forum: Economics

  5. Stripper Spread Trade VCGH Vs. RICK

    Why would you pick 2000 shares of each? If you wanted to really trade the spread, you should be much closer to dollar delta neutral. As it is,...
    Post by: Korchnoi, May 30, 2008 in forum: Trading

  6. New York IB Salaries

    neither will you without multiple offers (read bids). i'd guess there's at least a 20% chance you fall out of the ranges you've listed.
    Post by: Korchnoi, May 30, 2008 in forum: Professional Trading

  7. Broker vs. Trader?

    or he's a cop. and you're busted.
    Post by: Korchnoi, May 29, 2008 in forum: Professional Trading

  8. Broker vs. Trader?

    Heh. My posting privileges had been disabled for some reason. I just so happened to fix the issue when I saw this thread. I know other stuff...
    Post by: Korchnoi, May 29, 2008 in forum: Professional Trading

  9. Broker vs. Trader?

    A broker typically connects a buyer and a seller and acts as an intermediary for a trade. He takes on no risk and earns a commission for his...
    Post by: Korchnoi, May 28, 2008 in forum: Professional Trading