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Has anyone heard of or have any contact information for Serdika LLC? Supposedly CBOT member specializing in trading energies and grains. Thanks.

Does anyone have any information and/or contact information on SKTY other than what is listed on their website. I tried calling the number but it goes directly to the company directory. Thanks.

Just wondering if anyone knew of a futures prop firm that might be located in the Dallas, TX area. Thanks

Out of curiosity, what has been the average up day (gross) for day traders (either futures prop or equities prop) in the past year?

If I am W2'd getting paid a salary of 2k per month (which is actually a draw - just stated as a salary for exchange rules - not quite sure on the exact reason why) and we are paid on a 50/50 split with payouts being quarterly bonus, how exactly does taxes play out? First, I know that I'm taxed...

I trade interest rate futures for a futures prop and I was wondering what the advantages or disadvantages are of being W9'd by the firm as opposed to being 1099. Thanks

I am a futures prop trader (intraday) in interest rate products and I was wondering what the different tax impliciations are for being a 1099 versus being W9'd. What are the advantages and disadvantages. Thanks.

out of curiosity what firm are you trading with kingfish? I trade the FYT for awhile at GHCO

Wondering what would happen to RTS if Refco is bought out. How much of a difference would there be in terms of who buys out Refco? For instance, if Man Futures buys out Refco as opposed to Goldman, etc. how much of a difference would there be in terms of how MacFutures/RTS is run? And if...