Recent content by Quarry

There is nothing wrong with WTS. They pay on time, give access to markets/liquidity, have trading offices, etc. However, trading is a tough business and most people fail even with all of the above. It's just easier to blame the firm you were trading with than yourself. I know a lot of...

I also heard reorganization was possible but nothing concrete right now. That is totally different than shutting down and returning funds. Got to love the ET rumor mill.

I've been trading with Maverick for about a year and a half now. But, I've bumped around Elite Trader enough not to stick my neck out and get crucified for saying something is great and worthwhile. I think they run a great shop, no problems with payouts, always answer the phones and emails, no...

Bob Green at Green & Company is the best in the business. I would recommend going to him....and yes, you have to pay some money. His website does have a bunch of great info on it

Maverick is one of the better shops out there and they are fairly exclusive as I think they only bring in a couple people a month. They are a stock/index option based trading firm so not the best placed if you are an equity HFT.

First of all, let me say I am not immigration/work visa expert but I have helped a trader buddy of mine from Canada look into options. You can always come to the states through a tourist (usually 6 months) or business visa (3 months). For the business visa, I would recommend you have a...

Sadly in this business you will get what you pay for. For the things you are looking for your minimum deposit is going to disqualify you from most of the good firms. You can always come in with the initial deposit and then withdraw funds. Lightspeed and IB levels are just initial...

Full Disclosure: I trade with Maverick Trading. Great Shop I have heard good things about the other two as well.

Congrats Steve. Good guy who did it right.

What are you guys talking about? Did something happen to MF? Haha They should switch their clearing to Bear or Refco

Best thing to do is contact them and ask.

Add to the list VTrader - $100,000K minimum. Portfolio Margin. .30 per contract. No leverage Not sure about any splits Maverick Trading - $5,000 deposit, $20K firm capital, Portfolio Margin, .50-.70 per contract 70/30 split Dimension Trading - $10,000 Deposit, No leverage. $1.00 per...