Am I crazy

Discussion in 'Psychology' started by jztrading, Jan 22, 2004.

  1. I trade with some of my money and some of prop firms money.
     
    #11     Jan 22, 2004
  2. I trade just equities mostly nasdaq, I was a nasdaq mm
     
    #12     Jan 22, 2004
  3. 50_luma

    50_luma

    From the traders that I know of, those who concentrated on NYSE listed issues were the ones who had steady profits. The styles can be different, from momentum trading of most actives, largest up/down stocks of the day to "specialist" style of trading of closed end funds (making the spread on low volume issues, with frontrunning large orders). It's tough to make a living trading, but very possible.
     
    #13     Jan 22, 2004
  4. sounds like he trades time between a few women..

    -qwik
     
    #14     Jan 22, 2004
  5. Just curious, but how does one become a market maker? Can you give us a little history? How old are you?

    Thanks
     
    #15     Jan 22, 2004
  6. I don't think many of the really successful traders look at ET, so who knows what the answers will be.

    I know of several traders that support their families, and have for years. I support just myself, and have for years.

    Jay
     
    #16     Jan 22, 2004
  7. bobcathy1

    bobcathy1 Guest

    Maybe I am strange....but I make 50k a year from a 10k futures account. Maybe I had better call Ripley's Believe It or Not?:D
     
    #17     Jan 22, 2004
  8. cdbern

    cdbern

    Get yourself into a position where you have passive income, enough to support yourself/your family. That removes a lot of pressure.
     
    #18     Jan 22, 2004
  9. I would work very hard to get some more capital then...
     
    #19     Jan 22, 2004
  10. pspr

    pspr

    Geez!!! Wonder if he would like to support 3??!! :D
     
    #20     Jan 22, 2004