Recent content by BenBerggreen

Thanks for the tip, I have been working on that actually. I have the strategy and the results, but no backer. I found that without at least a few mill in the account people don't take you seriously. So until then, I have to find something else, unless you have the dosh and are willing to take a...

The age is not my problem, at 37 lean and mean, I don't have a problem reflecting a positive image. Problem is, I don't feel like working my ass off for someone else (been there, done that). You see, being a buy side trader is the most cushiony job out there that pays well into the six figures...

Not the goal, the minimum I need to pay the bills.

Any advice on how to get started, I am decent with html and advanced with Excel and Tradestation Easy Language? Courses etc???

I am still weighing my options and appreciate your comments. They offer 50K per year for the first 2 years, plus commish and bonus, not sure if that is standard. My background is buy side equity trader for mutual funds for 10 years. The problem is that those jobs are evaporating due to...

I am interviewing for a wealth management position with Smith Barney and was hoping someone might give me some insight into the process. I am supposed to take two math tests and a personality test and wanted to know if there is anything I can do to prepare. Has anyone here been through...

Thx, I'll check that out.

Thx, I suspected that. Any other site around with more mature and professional traders?

Aren't there any commodity brokers out there who can provide some constructive comments?

I am looking, but haven't had any luck so far. Just thought I could make some cash as a cmdty broker in the meantime.

Unable to raise critical assets so it was closed.

Coming from a seemingly intelligent source... lol

I am in between jobs right now (hedge fund trader) and need to make some dosh. I am thinking about becoming a commodity broker until I can get back into the hedge fund game. I am looking for some constructive feedback from others with experience as a cmdty broker, as far as how easy it is to...