You may want to also consider the capitalization and reputation of the clearing firm that the shop uses. I think the real risk is if the...
Looking at the lowest transaction costs comparing r/t costs to tick size - there is, for example.. Stocks: .01/sh. Spread: .01 (1.00) Emini...
Competitive? No. If you are even a halfway decent trader you can do much better at another prop firm, of course you gotta put up the $10k....
Showtime - you get a 50% (at most) payout AFTER paying commissions also - and some still NET 6-8 million! Is that what you are saying?
When you see them doing this to you, try this.. Put in bids/offers the opposite way you want to trade, then when they jump in front of you -...
I am also running a business and need to show a profit. If I do not seek out the lowest costs I can find - I am not running my business very well.
Katrina - your concerns are misdirected and I think you are just jumping on the bandwagon that seems to want to criticize the show. How proud of...
That Sunday night on HBO is too good for just one thread on ET. The Crazy Eyed Killer episode was awesome! Larry on the phone trying to find...
Alan - I was referring more to prop firms, where you negotiate your "deal" and there is no set-in-stone rate. Retail brokers like MB I think are...
It's really up to you.. You have complete freedom to trade what you want, so I don't think stating an income range is of much value, because it's...
"Be patient", I got that email too - it must be a form email. I was really pissed when I got it, but looking back on it, it is hilarious! I...
Does the fact that a firm has several hundred traders mean that they have the best traders, or the best salespeople?
Why should trainers be conpensated? The firm is already being compensated by having an additional trader generating commisions. Firms should...
I have written systems using Sterling's API (among others) with other quote providers. You simply include both vendors components in your...
Prop firm is nothing more than a retail account with additional leverage. For what its worth, listen to actual TRADERS at the firm you are...
I haven't been getting any data from ARCA on the TWS lately. Anyone else having this same problem?
LOL - chas, awesome!
I am talking about those that only want to risk other people's money. Guys who are already successful and are making $ every day ARE risking...
Don is right. Not to mention no Medicare and Soc Security taxes for LLC partners as opposed to employee traders. If you are not willing to...
I don't trade ETFs so I don't know what strategies this move affects. My guess is that you guys were getting fills outside the BBO in your favor...
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