Arcade & Prop

Discussion in 'Professional Trading' started by JTG, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. JTG

    JTG

    I am wondering if anyone would happen to know why arcade firms seem to be popular overseas, while here in the US, there seems to be a plethora of prop firms, but no arcades? (at least none that I know of).

    Thanks!
     
  2. FredBloggs

    FredBloggs Guest

    same thing pretty much?

    arcades tend to trade futures more than stocks.

    arcades offer backing to new kids, with experienced traders bringing their own finance - but the end game is the same mostly, ie making money on commission and round turns, charging for desk space, x trader, cqg etc
     
  3. I would say Arcades are more for the retail traders whereas Props more for the professional traders.
    Most Props require their traders to have a trading license, ie. series 7...