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  1. Hard To Borrow Lists

    FYI... there's not a HTB list anymore. Ever since Reg SHO, there is a long list of stocks which compile an Easy To Borrow list, which is thousands...
    Post by: heavy, Jul 15, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  2. big changes at Generic Trading?

    About the "moving"... Manhattan real estate is out of control right now... maybe their lease expired, and they can't get a decent deal on their...
    Post by: heavy, Jul 1, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  3. Best Prop Firm At This Point In Time

    I know lots of "long-term", which I consider over 5 years in this business, profitable traders. They just don't post on ET.
    Post by: heavy, Jun 16, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. Avidus- Genesis

    "How does Genesis get orders to the floor? Are they [you] NYSE members, or do they use a third-party, like Jefferies/Helfant?" Yes, I quoted...
    Post by: heavy, May 26, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  5. Avidus- Genesis

    How does Genesis get orders to the floor? Are they [you] NYSE members, or do they use a third-party, like Jefferies/Helfant?
    Post by: heavy, May 25, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  6. Best Prop Firm At This Point In Time

    "Why do so many people get into these pissing matches about prop firms" Boredom, no life, etc.
    Post by: heavy, May 25, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  7. Best Prop Firm At This Point In Time

    There are a few things a "prop" (licensed) trader can do that a "customer" cannot (leverage was already mentioned). But, if you don't know what...
    Post by: heavy, May 17, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  8. Anybody Prematurely Sever Their Prop Trading Agreement?

    It's typically got non-compete language in it. Over the years, I've seen a few instances where a trader left and the firm he left tried to enforce...
    Post by: heavy, May 12, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  9. Forbes article on Steve Schonfeld

    I just like that he worked for Blind 'em & Rob 'em.
    Post by: heavy, May 9, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  10. DWI : Need to report on U-4?

    "if they were expunged, it never happened" In theory, yes. In reality... not always. I saw an instance where a trader filing a U4 had to reply...
    Post by: heavy, May 6, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  11. DWI : Need to report on U-4?

    I was told that, if you've ever been arrested (or, fingerprinted), it needs to be reported. Even if the case was thrown out. I think when the NASD...
    Post by: heavy, May 6, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  12. No more .001 scum orders

    I've never seen a "rebate" trader consistently profit. If any exist, they are definitely the exception to the norm.
    Post by: heavy, Apr 7, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  13. Shorting on downticks (3/16/05)

    The firms I spoke to didn't allow option trades, even the ones that allowed conversions... for those, you have to call/email a desk which sends...
    Post by: heavy, Mar 21, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  14. Shorting on downticks (3/16/05)

    I didn't want to make this a "are conversions legal" thread. I figure, if my firm allows them, and having spoken with the SEC, and gotten their...
    Post by: heavy, Mar 17, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  15. Shorting on downticks (3/16/05)

    I actually spoke to 2 of the lawyers that wrote the rule (was that back in Oct 03, when bullets became illegal?). One wasn't forthcoming, but the...
    Post by: heavy, Mar 17, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  16. Shorting on downticks (3/16/05)

    Conversions? You send a single order to: Buy stock, Sell calls, & Buy puts. The options typically have the same strike and expiration, so it's...
    Post by: heavy, Mar 16, 2005 in forum: Prop Firms

  17. Shorting on downticks (3/16/05)

    How do diffierent firms allow you to short on downticks on listed stocks? I know about Essex Radez (yes, they [rarely] fill on an uptick, to the...
    Thread by: heavy, Mar 16, 2005, 18 replies, in forum: Prop Firms
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