Over the long term, yes. Per year, possible, but we're talking outliers kinda returns here. So not likely for most folks.
Get an audited record. That goes into your CV. The strategy has to be clearly written down and can be implemented in an algo with all logical...
I got hit with that yesterday too. A while ago I was hit with a 'takeover' rumor too causing massive gap moves. Mostly for me it was just selling...
My very first year trading was flat. I jumped right in without knowing anything and learned on the job. I made a lot initially. All my first picks...
Does the IB stress test recognize hedged positions, or is the algo strickly very simple and does -30% and +20% valuation change on each position?...
I don't even know why there is a debate here. Clearly in paper trading you are not risking real money and emotions don't play any role here. Like...
We know they don't go buy puts or calls in the market, or purchase insurance from insurance markets, with the money they collect. Thats not what...
Just an idea. Right now you have guys here saying they are just pocketing their fees and helps the top line, but does not provide real tangible...
I think they should be transparent and use the proceeds to buy the offsetting positions. They can buy it at a strike that basically caps off their...
Well thats not hows its worded technically. They say it is a black box and the algo can change any time, and their rates can change. So yes, you...
Good description. I agree for the most parts. Although for your description of 'hobby traders' where someone has a job and trades on the side, I'm...
Care to share what exact contract you're talking about? This might not be a broker issue but a market issue. This is one of the risks you face...
Are you letting your algos run autonomously all day long with little human input or do you put in manual trades? If its the former you probably do...
A job is more stress free for most. I mean, jobs have stresses of their own, but people who work for a salary have no concept of the completely...
Like an entrepreneur I guess a trader should be able to adjust to changing market places. If the strategy isn't working, might have to invent new...
Exactly. I subscribe to this description too. Someone doing trades on a demo account is the hobbyist. Someone laying down real money on the line...
Nah, hes right. You just have some superiority complex and playing on semantics of the term, but thats something you need to work out on your...
Good point. But I think it depends on where you are in your life and your circumstances. You can be a good trader but have very small starting...
Interesting account, thanks. I think I can relate to a lot of that, particularly the insecurity of future performance. Having a job security is...
I thought there was a difference between a forward contract and a futures contract. A forward contract is often OTC and has unique terms and does...
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