Recent Content by theShadow

  1. Offices being closed

    And because I knew that I won a $100 bet. I bet another trader that you would post on this thread before the day is over. Easy money. LOL
    Post by: theShadow, Dec 31, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  2. Offices being closed

    I hear several of the larger "pro" firms are closing non-producing offices in '04.
    Thread by: theShadow, Dec 31, 2003, 26 replies, in forum: Prop Firms

  3. Bright Trading Las Vegas Christmas Party

    Perhaps just not literally... Careful, Don. You're underlying nature is showing up in this thread.
    Post by: theShadow, Dec 19, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. new NYSE CEO announcement

    Thain can't save Spear Leeds specialists. Not after all that has happened...
    Post by: theShadow, Dec 18, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  5. The tide is turning for the specialists!!!

    There will be more "fair" play for the computerized trading backed by hedge funds and IBs. There will be better fills for institutions. Its a...
    Post by: theShadow, Oct 23, 2003 in forum: Order Execution

  6. BAD experiences at PRO firms

    DON't hand over a deposit check until everything is set up for you. I signed up with a LLC put together by ex-Worldco Traders(these guys are no...
    Post by: theShadow, Oct 20, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  7. IB should I accept bust

    forget it. you signed the customer agreement. arbitration is held at a location selected by the BD. so, prepare to visit them on their...
    Post by: theShadow, Oct 20, 2003 in forum: Trading

  8. Worldco Going Out of Business

    Cannot extradite for white collar crimes.
    Post by: theShadow, Oct 17, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  9. worldco going out of business??

    Talk about spinning yarns. every week you get a $100K or more check? You have lost all credibility with that statement.
    Post by: theShadow, Oct 13, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  10. transitioning into an institutional career from prop

    prop is designed for you to be SELF-employed. institutional ranks have been been thinned by 70% in the last 2 years. any "new" openings will...
    Post by: theShadow, Aug 14, 2003 in forum: Professional Trading

  11. Do's and Don'ts of trading at a prop firm

    because behind all the "front" they are looking to train you into becoming a break-even commission machine. prop firms LOVE to exclaim about...
    Post by: theShadow, Aug 14, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  12. FfastTrade vs VelocityFutures vs IB

    On my very first call to sales. I even spoke to the mgr. who was also very crabby. fyi
    Post by: theShadow, Aug 14, 2003 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  13. Volume at Bright Trading Looks Like its Caught a Bid !!!

    You've got to be kidding. No salaries at any prop shops. More like desk fees. Thats equivalent to a negative salary.
    Post by: theShadow, Aug 8, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  14. Trading Agent Chat

    I meant I had a rate of .007 not .07 per sh
    Post by: theShadow, Jul 30, 2003 in forum: Educational Resources