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This may be an old rehash, but returning to this subject may be topical, given the recent WS settlement. Does anyone believe or trust in any of the stock picks made by TV commentators, whether on CNBC, Rukeyser's show, PBS's Wall Street Week w/ Fortune, Fox's Cost of Freedom block or Cavuto...

I have also noticed that the profits from most investment firms almost never come from actual trading, rather its their fees from asset mgmt that keeps them afloat. if some of these firms had to abide by hedge fund rules where you'd only garner income from actual profitable trades than sitting...

I would like your opinion on why it seems like most financial professional commentators (incl. analysts, strategists, writers, et al) loath to say "sell." I am not referring to analyst recommendations, but rather general investment advice provided by them. Meaning, that during the stock boom...

Aside from the reg./marketing issues and net worth req. plus the solicitation of outside investors is there really a true difference between a hedge fund (broadly defined) and a prop firm. It seems like they basically do similar trading patterns though most prop firms do not engage in currency...

I think that single stock futures SSF will debut this spring but I would like to know how it will impact trading especially on shorting or with bullets. It seems that all the negative aspects of shorting (up tick rule) will be eliminated, the cost will be lower than options, and that leverage...