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  1. Hold Brothers No longer with FINRA?

    I was told the CBSX firms cannot "hang" the 7 because their SRO is the CBOE and not FINRA, so apparently there is some question regarding the...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 27, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  2. $25,000 minimum for daytrading needs to be changed

    Ok thanks for clarification. Sure, you can always use proceeds from settled trades.
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Trading

  3. Business models of prop-shops?

    Well said. The best value I got from trading a prop account was "forced discipline", which has enhanced my personal risk management skills while...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. SMB Capital New York

    Absolutely, and although there are firms similar to what you're describing, they are geared for recent college grads and not experienced traders....
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  5. Business models of prop-shops?

    Yes, however your example stipulates that the prop firm is going to allow the trader, "Billy", to incur a drawdown of 475k of the Class A...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  6. Business models of prop-shops?

    Ok, I understand what you are saying. When I write about "risk" I'm making a reference to the prop firm taking on risk from the Class B member....
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  7. $25,000 minimum for daytrading needs to be changed

    Excellent post, and it's important to understand the concept of "settled" cash balance. If you buy a security using your cash balance in a retail...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Trading

  8. Business models of prop-shops?

    Have you seen the Bright's "Class A" member capital from the latest financials or SEC focus report? I don't believe Don "has" to do any of...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  9. What was the reason for the huge spike up last half hour?

    The HFT robots want to push it to Dow 12k and S&P 1300, and they'll probably get it tomorrow at the open.
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: Trading

  10. Hold Brothers No longer with FINRA?

    Thanks, that's good to know. Perhaps it has something to do with the new proposed exam requirement for CBSX firms:...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  11. Business models of prop-shops?

    Beyond what is available in a SEC public document and posts made on the net, it's doubtful if any owner of a prop firm is just going to hand over...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  12. Business models of prop-shops?

    Maverick74, Most who view these boards will get a general idea of where the firm's money is made: mark-ups on commission, profit-splits,...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 25, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  13. Business models of prop-shops?

    You make some good points regarding the business model of wall street, however I can assure you that there are LOTS of people willing to pay for...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  14. Business models of prop-shops?

    Sounds very plausible. The airlines did this when they started charging for meals and baggage, even after they got your loyalty in their frequent...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  15. Business models of prop-shops?

    Perhaps the original post for this thread who wants to run a prop firm will find this discussion useful. I recall Schwab had per share pricing...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  16. Wireless Routers

    I'm also in the process of upgrading my router (and my cable modem). I was having issues with dropped connections, which is not cool especially...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: Hardware

  17. Business models of prop-shops?

    How's this model: Team Trading charged around $10,000 to 30 to 40 traders a week, and did that TWICE A MONTH! Prop firms have obviously taken...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  18. Business models of prop-shops?

    Thanks for the prompt reply and analysis, it does seem that there is a trending shift even from the registered firms to offer "education and...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  19. Considering joining this Prop firm

    The lock up on funds at a CBSX registered firm is an SEC rule 15c3-1, whereby the firm must treat its capital contributions as "firm capital"...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms

  20. Business models of prop-shops?

    Please explain. The Canadian props charge as low as 20 cents per 1,000 for the high volume "rebate based" traders, whereas firms such as Bright...
    Post by: ScalperJoe, Jan 22, 2011 in forum: Prop Firms
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