I cut size across the board while other guys in the firm didn't budge. A lot of them are churning themselves into oblivion. I just sort of kept on the down-low and worked on technology issues instead. I will probably have to research a few new adjustments or edges for these low volume markets and increase hold times a bit, maybe shift into some different styles, and bear down on some research. I mean this market is literally dying a slow death here. I don't think I'm being a drama queen or a failed trader; the pie is shrinking hardcore. If volume does not return, you are going to see some huge layoffs in the pipe.
well..as Us became more and more socialistic(like Europe) so does markets..now US market looks more and more like European equity markets-DEAD
I've been doing just fine these past weeks/days not sure what all the whining is about. (OHH THE MARKET IS DEAD!) lol.. Your strategies need to be adjusted. Adapt or get hacked.
For you to win, somebody (generally speaking) has to lose. If there aren't as many people willing to be losers (or winners), there can't be as many winners (or losers). Volume is just a proxy-representation of the number of times someone took the opportunity to try to be a winner or a loser. ... So if volume goes down, even you won't be spared in the long run, even if your strategy is hot right now. This has nothing to do with your performance in the short-run, although I'm glad you made some money.
Low volume is always the scapegoat when permabears start losing fur.... "But.... but....... it's on low volume!"
Note to permabulls: low volume near all time highs over summer gives you a pretty good idea what's going to happen in October.