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    Anyone in Austin, TX?

    What goes on at the meetings? Thanks.
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    Zone Trading - Austin TX

    I work at Zone. I think it's a great company.
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    Instinet rumored to be in merger talks with Goldman

    Per Briefing.com: "Business Week reports that Reuters seems ready to sell its publicly traded Instinet unit. More important, article speculates that Goldman Sachs is ready to buy." What affect could this have on liquidity?
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    Books, Books, Books

    Trading For A Living by Alexander Elder is a great book. The section on Psychology and Money Management are worth the cover price.
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    Anybody Know About Series 55 Exam?

    I believe the Series 55 is required if you trade firm money exclusively.
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    Pro firms in Austin

    The website indicates they are hiring traders. http://www.zonetrading.com/
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    Beware: New Series 55 format!

    Breakin, Not to scare you, but I scored a 91 on the last Dearborn practice test and only scored a 74 on the real thing. I took about 5 practice tests and my range was 76-91. Good luck.
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    Beware: New Series 55 format!

    The third market is simply listed stocks traded OTC.
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    Beware: New Series 55 format!

    I wanted to revise this thread in case any of you are currently studying for the Series 55. I just took the test, and I passed it (74), but just barely. The test was surprisingly difficult. I assumed I was well prepared because I was consistently scoring in the mid 80s, and even a 94, on the...
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    Remote pro firms with little capital req.

    Thanks for the link. Some very good information to have at your fingertips.
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    Pro firms in Austin

    I hear Zone is currently expanding/hiring.
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    Time limit for someone to claim erroneous trade.

    If I remember correctly from the Series 55...
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    your thoughts on starting out

    I realize this is a tough market, and I'm not looking at trading as a get-rich-quick career. The firm I'm going to work for has a training program and the managers have a stake in getting the traders profitable ASAP. The bottom line is my job is nothing but a paycheck. I am looking for a...
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    your thoughts on starting out

    I'm in Austin, TX. I look forward to leaving corporate America, but saying goodbye to a steady paycheck is a bit scary. I guess you have to take some chances in life if you want financial success.
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    your thoughts on starting out

    Husky02, I too am looking for guidance. I was just offered a position with a prop firm. It was a tough and drawn out process. I went through 3 separate interviews before being offered a position. I’m very excited about the opportunity, but also a bit nervous. I’m leaving a good job to...
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    Lynx Capital Partners

    Anyone have a link to their website? I couldn't find anything via search engines?
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    Zone Trading Partners

    I understand Zone Trading is a firm that offers an "employment" situation (i.e. - no capital requirement from trader). Does anyone have any input on commissions, fees or training?
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    Momentum Securities

    They also offer prop trading in the Houston office.
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    Zone Trading Partners

    Does anyone here trade with Zone? I have heard mixed reviews, and I understand they are under new management. I would be interested in hearing if any current traders would recommend Zone as a place to work. Thanks
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