Anybody else short US 30 Bond

Discussion in 'Financial Futures' started by richard_m, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. I had that exact same trade on, and also took 3.5 ticks, slow creepers are brutal, I went home after that one. I would clelebrate for a month straight if we went back to full ticks
     
    #531     Apr 7, 2008
  2. short 19.5's in the 10yr

    somebody is offering 1k @ 20 and I bet its good. So just leaning on that.

    Target is 14's on this trade
     
    #532     Apr 7, 2008
  3. by the way looks like spooz could catch a bid also.
     
    #533     Apr 7, 2008
  4. somebody just offered 200 and that 1k went to 800 so my guess is its him and he needs filled (can be tough to get done at decent levels with 1000 contracts).

    Holding short but still looking to take money at 14
     
    #534     Apr 7, 2008
  5. went in late today to trade the break which never happened should have known when spooz rallied and we didn't break not to go short oh well always tomorrow!
     
    #535     Apr 9, 2008
  6. I know this is a very vague and dependant question but...

    I've been looking to start trading interest rate and bond futures and I was wondering what a good starting point would be as far as account funding.

    I am a college student and obviously don't have a lot to put in but I'm not even going to think about trading without enough capital.

    Any input would be greatly appreciated.
     
    #536     Apr 10, 2008
  7. Surdo

    Surdo

    Have you ever traded futures before?
    I suggest you "paper trade" for 3-6 months until you break even consistantly!

    If you insist on trading live, I can not see even trading 1 lots with much less than $10K in an account.

    good trading!

    el surdo
     
    #537     Apr 11, 2008
  8. I have not traded futures as of yet. I am looking to find a niche to concentrate on and learn everything about.

    I am interested in yield curve plays as well as some of the physical commodities.

    Thanks for the info, now it's time to start saving up and studying!
     
    #538     Apr 11, 2008
  9. 10K is minimum, but I suggest graduating and getting a job at a proprietary trading company in chi,
     
    #539     Apr 11, 2008
  10. shorted ZB a few mins ago: 119'225 :eek: :eek:
     
    #540     Apr 14, 2008