This has been a very interesting discussion. I have not yet made the leap to CTA, but currently work at an established private managed futures...
I'm headed to the Expo next week and looking for input from anyone that's been. Curious who are the most recommended speakers and which seminars...
I am headed to the Vegas Expo and curious which paid speakers (if any) are worth seeing? I need to decide whether to stay for the Linda Rashke...
I am trying to decide on whether to attend the Expo. Looking for a little experienced insight. Are the expo sessions worthwhile? Are the paid...
I have potentially found a group of bond salesman that have their own firm and are interesting in backing me to leave my current firm and start a...
Qtip- You are going throught he same same motions that I have for a year or two now. The advice given so far is excellent and you can find more in...
Thanks to everyone for the very informative answers. Hopefully, we can keep this thread going and expound upon these answers as well as other info...
I would like to restart an old discussion on the costs associated with starting a CTA business and any pitfalls to be aware of. I am considering...
I hope this doesn't soond lazy, but I've been told by a couple fo CTA's that the have borrowed Disclosure Documents from other CTA's to use as a...
I've been doing plenty of investigation on the same type of move as a CTA trading OPM. It seems that the barriers to entry are small financially...
The reality is that the CTA would most likely be out of business lso since he return was over 50 % in the hole. i was just wondering if there was...
What are the requirements of notional funding. I realize the consent forms must be signed, but what other requirements must be met. ie. An...
I haven't even read the other posts on this subject but felt the urge to reply as soon as I saw the title. The fact that this book is a...
Aaron and all practicing CTAs on the board- I want to state an earlier question in a different manner. Hypothetically, as if you were just...
Aaron- Does your disc. document remove all of the liability associated with being a sole proprietor? Are there tax advantages of LLC over sole...
Aaron or anyone else- How do you pay yourself when running your own CTA? I know it depends on what type of entity you are set up as, but in...
Aaron- what is your reasoning for being set up as a hedge fund as opposed to just a CTA? Does it take more work and startup capital as a hedge...
RWK- At this time I just plan to get started simple ,the way that I allocate at my current company. I plan to raise individual accounts as a CTA...
Aaron, Thank you for your comments. It's nice to hear from a voice of experience in this business.
Thanks Richard for the info on the CME book " How to Become a CTA" I recieved it in the mail yesterday and read it last night. It is very...
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