It takes time. He has only been doing this part-time for a year or so. He has picked up Algo Terminal skills, learned a lot about what works and what doesn't work.
My trading and project have been a resounding success. Up 30% YTD. Trading will continue while I am working a day gig...should be pulling in over $200,000 per year shortly.
Agreed. $150k of that estimate is from non trading activities (day job and side contracts) which is much more predictable than trading profits. So let's say $150 to $250k.
Just closed on a job and I start December 9th! Going to be working with a React.js/.NET web stack. Should be fun!!