Recent content by GoodRisk7

I'm moving out there in a few months and looking to see if anyone is interested in sharing office space.

Agree with a lot of these guys. I wouldn't take on the risk of the price of a seat unless you're saving a lot by owning. I know several people who are saving around a dime a contract and when you're trading 250k contracts at the board or CME, that seat will pay for itself in a real hurry...

I am backed somewhere now. I'm in Chicago (I probably should have said that I'd prefer to stay in the US, but still not a deal breaker). The firm I'm with understands risk very well and they don't bother anyone when we see good opportunities and put on trades with size. However, they don't...

Thanks, but I'm looking for a firm that will back me. This place seems to be just trader services and clearing. Have a solid track record trading and looking for a better situation. Thanks though.

Anyone know which prop firms are generally considered to be well-respected in futures trading? I'm trying to find a new prop shop (I'm trading yield curve strategy) and having trouble finding good shops. Location doesn't really matter to me. Thanks.

Thanks Trujillo, I was actually offered the chance to buy into a partnership at my current firm, but don't want to put 250k at risk with no control over the future of the firm (other partners have put up a lot more capital, so I'd be a very minimal equity contributor). Also, even with that...

I've traded futures for a prop shop in Chicago for the last five years (mostly yield curve strategies). Each year has been profitable (some quite) but I'm looking for a new firm. This is my first post on this site, so I'm hoping there are a few people who could provide some valuable insight...