Recent content by evangilbert

I checked out your site while waiting for the reply. I filled out the questionaire. I am starting with a small (compared to bright) prop firm. they use esignal and allow you to trade firm capital, but no license. I am hedgeing the risk of trading not working with pursuign the CFA, figuring...

Don, hoping I could tap your experience? I have heard trading is hard work and suits the entrepenuer minded individual with above avg math skills and a penchant for risk. On a practical basis, for a new trader at a prop firm who does not have any expectation to make serious money my first...

thanks hydro. I was just looking for explanation. I'll look for a firm that requires a cap contribution and has a reputible trainning program, b/c i got 5k...trading firm capital just seemed like a way around that risk. I applied to first securities, but I am not holding my breadth they seem...

WELL put...my mistake. Nevertheless.... I have heard chimera capital is a "churn&burn shop" what does that mean? also, I have heard prop firms that put up their capital are good places to start. seems odd a place that puts up the money would be an "asian sclaping academy" or a...

this is my first post. i simply read ohter's posts. most of which had not worked there in over 2years. I was just trying to get some constructive info on them. thats all

Looking at joining their boston office. Have heard so many different things on them. Anyone who acutally worked there in the last year know what they are about? Will you actually learn how to trade? i.e. strategy building, recognizing reliable indicators Or will you learn scalping...

thanks guys...all helpful Batman-- I would be trading nyse listed stocks, but I have heard strange things about chimera captial i.e. they only allow you to scalp, their systems are slow/outdated also, I have heard they are great to start with b/c they put up the money and thus have an...

I am currently pursuing the CFA level one, and will continue for all three regardless. I am in an entry level finance job that is mind numbing, but at least getting my feet wet. I got an interview at Chimera capital for a new trader position. Trading sound right up my alley and very interesting...