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  1. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Why has liquidity vanished in the ES ?.

    Actually, there was also 110 contract trade last night (this session) at ~10pm. Since you typed this, there were a few more, like 10...

    Apr 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
  2. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Maybe Trump is Right Regarding Rate Cuts.

    The other guy got elected president. Twice. Gotta count of something.

    Apr 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
  3. Slow Learning Elf liked zdreg's post in the thread Maybe Trump is Right Regarding Rate Cuts.

    “The road to hell is paved with positive carry.”

    Apr 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
  4. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Raentrading - the new institutional prop firm.

    Well, a reasonable prior is that if someone solicits money and promises riches, it’s a scam. I have not heard or seen any arguments to...

    Apr 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
  5. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Raentrading - the new institutional prop firm.

    It's similar to stuff like MLMs and time shares. It's legal but is very shady. Here is a comparison unrelated to trading. Imagine you...

    Apr 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
  6. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Raentrading - the new institutional prop firm.

    The fact that some people are able to actually get a payout does not make it less than a scam. People make money in MLM structures and...

    Apr 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
  7. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Looking for investor.

    Some NYC architectural landmarks can be purchased from him for a very reasonable price. Just ask!

    Apr 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
  8. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Scottsdale.

    Got it. I think AZ is great if you're into outdoors (I am) so I am kinda envious :)

    Apr 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
  9. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Scottsdale.

    Catered meals are a benefit and a drawback at the same time :)

    Apr 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
  10. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Scottsdale.

    I've worked for one of the proper proprietary firms and it's hard to understand the benefits until you actually start working there 1....

    Apr 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
  11. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Scottsdale.

    There is, undoubtedly, value in sitting next to other people and being about to chat/collaborate etc. My current gig is mostly remote...

    Apr 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
  12. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Raentrading - the new institutional prop firm.

    There are legit firms that make money from trading their own capital, places like Tower Research, Jane Street or Jump. There are also,...

    Apr 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
  13. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread Raentrading - the new institutional prop firm.

    It’s not clear how long the assessment is, but you need about 2 years of trading returns to verify Sharpe ratio of 1.5 (to reject SR of...

    Apr 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
  14. Slow Learning Elf liked 2rosy's post in the thread Raentrading - the new institutional prop firm.

    These firms should add a multi-level marketing aspect. That way bored housewives can try it and recruit their neighbors and so on. $...

    Apr 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
  15. Slow Learning Elf replied to the thread “ Algo trading Man Group: Hedge fund racks up billions in performance losses”.

    No I don’t think it’s dead just think it’s harder to make money in a crowded space

    Apr 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM