Recent content by erniej

Because it is the ever-morphing puzzle.

what do you consider a statistically valid level?

my clients are aware of the risk involved. however, my question was not how much risk i should use, i am well aware of that. the question was, does any broker provide the automatic risk controls i described.

i like the suggestion of putting half $ in t-bills. that is a very creative solution. thanks.

thanks

atticus, personal beliefs about leverage (or me) aside, do you know of anyone who offers this service?

the client realizes the discontinuity. he just doesn't want me 18x leverage into a weekend. please no more comments about the validity of such a risk control, i'm just looking for some HELPFUL answer. does any broker or other party offer what I described?

if your clearing firm does that, please tell me who it is?

Interactive Brokers doesn't

do you know the answer? if so, please share. i am seeking help, not comments on my intelligence or experience.

I trade sp index futures only and have a small fund with separate managed accounts. A big potential client has asked if i can find a broker who will do the following: 1) we agree on a max leverage amount, lets say 8x 2) any time his account is leveraged more than 8x, the broker will...

why would you need a prop firm's help if you are trading forex (which is what your track record shows?) you can get around 50-1 on your money through interactive brokers. i thought prop firms were mostly helpful for those trading equities b/c they normally can only get 2-1 through retail...

Excel function: =STDEV(x:y) where x is the starting cell and y is the end cell of the group of cells you're calculating

i have gotten offer from them to trade their money. i have track record and looks like they like what they saw. fnys also said i could build a hedge fund as a separate entity on the side. fnys told me i don't need to worry that they won't be able to provide me enough capital in the future...