Recent content by jswieton

I would try puretick.com if you are a YM or ES trader. I have been a member for a month and they have realy helped

You need to be patient and wait for your setups. You do not need to be in a trade the entire time. Wait for the market to settle down in the afternoon if you can't handle the volatility. The YM will usually give you at least 2-3 good 20+point winners each day. You can make one hell of a...

Yes lunch time trading can be tricky as well as end of the day trading. If you are a newer trader I would be very carefull around these times of day. I will only trade them if the adx is above 20 or there is a defined breakout of a trading range.

Is there anyway to help avoid loosing money initially? I have about 20K that I can afford to loose. But once thats gone I will be strapped.

Trading is something I've been interested in for some time now. I have read several books and have decided to either go the prop route or take some cash and do some swing trading. My question is, what are my best steps in actually learning how to trade. All the books I have read give...

A common question that keeps appearing is; can I get a list of reputable Prop shops located in Chicago. Here is a small list that I have put together. Please add to the list if you can think of more. ABG Trading Allston Trading Altea Trading Archelon Group Consolidated Trading...

I graduated college two years and took the path of going into traditional "business." I have been very successfully and feel that it is time to change paths. My question is how much room for negotiation does a newb in trading have with a prop shop. Do firms try do low ball you when they make...

Are their any other sugestions for someone in my situation?

Can someone let me know a little bit more about Refco? Can you also tell me what the 6 month salary generaly is? i am not looking for a huge salary, just something to cover rent, food, and bills in the early stages. I just don't want to have to worry about paying the bills so I can give 110%...

When applying to any trading company what is the best way to apply? Should I just email my resume to the contact listed on their websight?

Can anyone else lead me in the right direction. A little backround on me. I am 25 and live in Chicago with a BA in marketing (3.5 gpa) I have two small business that I started on my own from scratch that have been fairly profitible over the last 5 years. I am also a National Account Executive...

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. I am looking for a small to medium sized prop. Firm that trades futures (screen trading), that is located in Chicago. I am looking for a company that starts you off with a salary + commissions and offers health benefits. If...