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.
Just curious, but how does one become a market maker? Can you give us a little history? How old are you? Thanks
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
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?
Get yourself into a position where you have passive income, enough to support yourself/your family. That removes a lot of pressure.