Hi letting everyone know I started a seperate discussion on "Best platform for CTA" http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=184483 I appreciate you guys commenting in the thread.
Aaron - your fund was named Shindler Fund in the early 2000's ... did you change strategy and fund/business all together? Performance on your site only 2 years old.
Yes, besides strategy changes there were other changes: lower fees, shorter notice period for withdrawals, daily NAV reporting, increase in minimum investment, and lower leverage. Aaron Schindler
Yes, my firm is both a registered CTA and CPO. We offer both a pool and separately managed accounts. It is easiest to start with just a CTA, but if you form a pool and go the CPO route, there isn't much more cost, work, or compliance involved in also offering separate accounts. Good trading, Aaron Schindler
Every money manager has ups and downs. It's nice of you to focus on the positive, Nihao. Thanks for being supportive! Good trading to you, Aaron
Aaron, I thnk you work from your home office. funny question - if you trade from home...did you ever had to meet with customers face-to-face and if yes...where did you meet with them..at home?
i have never traded for or ever would trade for a cta that didn't share in commissions. granted the thought comes to mind to churn and make some money. but you may have to defend your stated method one day in court and tell why you took those trades. you never have a problem if you state your average is 5k rt's per mil and it stays that way on avg. then you do 3x's that much inquiring minds wanna know wazzup. you disclose, share and move on you have to make a living and be at the post trading every day and that takes money. i am not ashamed to take commissions - especially if you earn it.