Recent Content by mattpime

  1. Gold just hit $400

    As a former metals trader...I've seen how crazy the gold discussion can get. However, I'm only moderately bullish on the market, as opposed to...
    Post by: mattpime, Nov 19, 2003 in forum: Commodity Futures

  2. Best college major for trading

    Manipulation! and ..... Chicks!!!
    Post by: mattpime, Nov 13, 2003 in forum: Trading

  3. Most popular stocks for daytrading

    I only trade two stocks. RIG and NEM, both counter cyclicals. However, the most popular daytrading stocks in my opinoin among professionals are...
    Post by: mattpime, Nov 11, 2003 in forum: Trading

  4. How did everyone do today?

    +1205 today I was pleased, and quite shocked to see my long positions acquired at about 2:45 EST pay off only an hour later. Rallies in the...
    Post by: mattpime, Oct 24, 2003 in forum: Trading

  5. Get Your Face Smashed By Gold Today?

    As a former metals trader, I've got to tell you guys one thing. Gold is a cursed market. That doesn't mean it isn't good for safety and long term...
    Post by: mattpime, Oct 3, 2003 in forum: Commodity Futures

  6. trader looking for a new firm

    call the bright brothers. they play a fair game. i've been happy with their forthrightness.
    Post by: mattpime, Oct 1, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  7. Scalping: Is this consider a qualilty method of trading?

    scalping , in my opinion , is the only way to keep a new trader afloat. take the small gains. they will not hurt you. remember, a dollar is a...
    Post by: mattpime, Oct 1, 2003 in forum: Trading

  8. Would you give up a steady job to Trade?

    it all depends on your capital. if you've got the dough, give it a shot....if not....don't touch it. trade in your free time
    Post by: mattpime, Oct 1, 2003 in forum: Professional Trading

  9. Any chances for a newbie,

    My recommendation is that you keep a day job in your quest to learn. The cash flow is very important to a new trader. Without it...you're done....
    Post by: mattpime, Sep 27, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  10. series seven

    I studied for about three weeks, including Pam Smith's course in Los Angeles. Luckilly, I passed. The test was much more obscure than the basics...
    Post by: mattpime, Sep 27, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms