Thanks for all the replies, they are very encouraging.....Does goldenarm's comment mean that people usually have to put up their own money?
rs7-- "I don't think chess is relevant. Perhaps a good chess player would make a fine mutual fund manager, or fundamental analyst, but for traders, discipline and quick decision making are of primary importance. Just like poker." Vishnu-- "You've obviously never played blitz chess in Washington Sq Park." --------- Try playing 1/0 chess online
similarities......Right now I earn 80% of my income trading and 20% playing poker. All the skills necessary to play professional poker are basically those in which traders excel at. Someday I'd love to write a book on the subject. P.S We've got some of the best poker rooms here in Connecticut., so when you move to NY, I'm sure I'll see you here in our poker rooms at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.
I played at the diamond club a bunch of times. I'm very quiet so you may not remember me even if we played together. Then again I talked with a few people about trading so maybe you are one of them? Donny
What is everyones rating in here? When I was 17, my rating was 1960 - that was 23 years ago. I think we need to have an elite trader chess championship match... nitro