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I came across this prop shop that pays a salary, 500/wk = 26K/year. Basically in line with an entry-level clerk position. I was just wondering if there was any new or relevant information regarding this company. The existing posts date back to 2003-2004. Thanks!

Haha, your right. Everyone is extremely helpful, unlike a lot of other threads.

How do they get away with transporting the diamonds to the US? I'm just assuming there is some sort of regulation against moving large amounts of diamonds, at least a tariff, from Iraq to the US. It's just an assumption, I'm not an expert in international trade?

Your a submarine captain and you have two torpedoes, both with 1/3 probability of hitting the target. If you fire both of them, what's the probability of hitting the target?

phew, the interview was tough. There was basically none of that nonsense filler stuff, i.e. 'what's your greatest strength/weakness'.... It was like 10 probability/math questions. I already know I screwed up on some simple computation questions. Most definetly the nerves because I felt...

Can anyone tell me about Bluefin Trading? I can't find a lot of info thru google or the exchange sites but I believe their into ETF's, commodities, and arbitrage.

I have an interview upcoming with a trading group (not prop) and was wondering what type of questions to expect and any advice/hints as to what they might be looking for. I should say that this is just a screening interview so I assume there will be more after this. Thanks for any help!

Where are you paper trading commodities? I haven't been able to find any sites without first becoming a client of the brokers? Also can anyone recommend a site where I can graph spreads, including stock/commodity future spreads? Example: XAU vs. Gold futures Thanks!

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Can someone explain how this department relates to the other departments in a typical Investment Bank? I'm assuming this is more of a 'middle' office type position? Do you work closely with traders or are they seperate? What is the typical career progression for someone in this department...

Anybody know anything about the Credit Risk Management (CRM) division at Goldman? Is it considered 'front', 'middle', or 'back' office type work?? Most important, future advancement potential?!!? I may have a lead in this area but little knowledge about its place in the heirarchy. Thanks!

Excellent reading (and predictions). Any thoughts on the OIH which have taken a beating?

I've been hittin the net hard sending resumes for a entry-level positions on the street. I've gotten a few responses for assistant/clerk positions, so far on a desk not on an exchange floor. I have a few expectations about the job: 1) Long hours 2) Abuse 3) Educational! 4) Lots of...

From the little bit that I know, options have been a better way to spread commodities as long as there's not a lot of time premium. Take the HUG/HOG spread: If your long Unleaded, short heating oil, the worst thing that can happen in a spread is Unleaded goes down, heating oil goes up. With...

In my 25 years I've lived and experienced the following places: Boston, MA Washington, DC Baltimore, MD New York, NY Stamford & Fairfield County, CT Central, NY (oneonta) Western NY State (corning) Staten Island, NY Central, NJ (middlesex) In my opinion, NYC is where its at...

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I wanted to look at the spread between XAU vs. Gold futures. Most of the free spread charting I've been using (futuresource, Brite) can't do these charts, only spreads between commodities. I'd really like the capability to chart ETF's and Indices vs. futures. Anyone know of a charting software...

Question to the spread traders out there regarding adjustments, as this seems the critical portion of spread trades. What are your opinions on the following strategies: As the underlying moves towards your short strike, do you, 1) Purchase a call/put as a hedge. Don't alter the original...