I have recently been in the exact same situation as you. I was a successful trader who wanted to start a hedge fund. I am now in the final...
I was told one month, but was then told it takes longer because I was not American. The FBI check took longer. But I think post 9-11, everyone...
You don't need sponsorship to TAKE the exam. But when you wantto registered with the NFA after having passed the exam, THEN you need sponsorship...
I don't have either of these in Canada. I cashed out what little RSP I had at one point to create more capital to trade with, it seemed a better...
OK, I will try to address some of these points. My attitude is that I no longer live in Canada, and will not be returning to Canada. I have no...
Canadians are taxed on their residency, not on their citizenship like an American would be. I could make $100 million per year tax free as long...
There is extensive bahamas info (458 posts) in this thread: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9822 Living expenses...
Bahamas seem to be best solution for non-US citizens. That is why I moved to Freeport, Bahamas.
I assume you are referring to my lawyer? He is Terrance Gape of "Dupuch & Turnquest & Co." located in Chancery House, PO Box 424578 in Freeport...
There are no hard rules for what is required, I have applied but that does not mean I will be approved. Things that are required are: -...
First of all, a canadian does not need a visa to visit Bahamas, all I need is a passport. technically, you are supposed to have return...
When you start living in Bahamas, you soon realize the rules are "made to be broken". Forget about what you read on government websites, talk to...
I just looked around for a place in December, and like anywhere, you get what you pay for. And if you want to be on the water, you will pay a...
My last 3 brokers were JPR Capital, E-local and currently I'm with Fasttrade. I recommend all of them, they were all very helpful, reliable and...
This is not quite accurate. You can stay in the USA for a certain number of days as a "tourist" without having to file with the IRS. The limit I...
I don't need one, since I am technically considered "retired" and I am just managing my own personal investments. I just count the number of days...
I used to trade from Brantford, now I trade from South Beach (Miami) and Freeport, Bahamas. And even on the days I lose, hey, it beats...
I posted on this exact subject a few months ago, and at the time pointed out the market no longer "gaps open". Whereas the NQ used to open...
I just moved to Freeport 2 months ago, much thanks to metooxx for showing me around town when I first got here. I am renting a duplex house here...
Amazing numbers when you think about it. That is an average of 1580 contracts trading per minute in 2003, for every minute, every day of the...
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