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    Prop Today vs 10 Years Ago?

    I used to prop trade equities for several years about a decade ago, and am now seriously considering going back to it. I know a lot has changed, but wanted some feedback from you guys as to what to expect and how to adjust my style. I understand that prop today is much harder than it was a...
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    Fusion vs Sterling? Which Would You Choose?

    Hey guys, I'm looking at these two pieces of software, any opinions? Sterling I've read (so far in my research) is pretty stable but their data feed is slow? Fusion I've read a few good things, but there are just a couple of comments so I'm wondering if they're biased and pumping up the...
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    Anyone Use AAII Stock Investor Pro? Or Any Suggestions for Fundamental Data?

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some fundamental data without paying $25k per year. I found this AAII Stock Investor Pro software and it seems good, but I don't see a lot of people using it. Does anyone have any reviews? Positive or negative? Any other service provider offering fundamental...
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    What Is the Best Software for Large Volume of IntraDay Trades?

    Hello, I'm curious what some people use for relatively large numbers of intraday orders. I currently use Ninja, and while its pretty good I wonder how it will handle (or lag) a large number of orders. For now I'm still testing a system on futures, but if I were to tweak my model for...
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    Money management question

    don't forget about the 'great' taxes in France... why not move to a low tax jurisdiction? set-up in Gibraltar etc...
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    Any Good Free Sites for Stock Picks?

    That's why I prefer not to give out my address, better than giving out my credit card! LOL There are some that do offer just viewing the picks and no emails and I know some guys on twitter talk about stock picks as well... just curious if someone found a reputable site
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    Any Good Free Sites for Stock Picks?

    While I know there's a lot of 'pay' sites for stock picks, i'm always cautious since I know there's a lot of shady people out there... i've noticed some sites offering free stock picks, anyone have any experience with them? such as: http://automatedtradingmodels.com/ or...
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    best squauk box guy for S&P quotes

    to be honest, I'm not sure if it's worth it anymore since so much trading is done off the floor... back in the day I used to listen to Ben Lichtenstein who I found to be really good, i don't have his site info anymore but if you googled him i think he still provides this service if you...
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    Patak Trading

    I've worked with several firms and Patak is honest, upfront and they provide excellent resources to be successful. There are no surprises or hidden shocks, you get what you see. It is a firm which they spend a lot of energy to make sure you will succeed. For someone either starting out or...
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    Do I need to Register with IIROC or MX for Futures Trading in Canada?

    thanks for the reply...i guess you're the only futures prop trader on here...
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    Do I need to Register with IIROC or MX for Futures Trading in Canada?

    I'm curious, if I were to join a prop shop in Canada, do I need to do all the courses at the CSI (futures, derivatives etc...) register with IIROC and Montreal Futures exchange EVEN though I'm only interested in trading CME products? My buddy says yes, and before I start looking around I...
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    TradePerformance Software - Warning

    thank you very much for the links, I appreciate it. If I uncover anything better in my research I will certainly post the info. cheers
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    TradePerformance Software - Warning

    are there any other software packages that you've tested that can record and produce reports on trading performance? A way to calculate risk parameters would also be nice. thanks
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    contract size/ number of ticks on the ES

    to average 50 ticks for only intra-day trading is highly unlikely. this is an average number that I understand you are quoting as the going rate which you believe some people are doing, which raises the question of what are the extremely good and bad days to get that number? For ex. you would...
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    Stock Transaction Tax-Prep Software

    good thread, anyone else have any reviews?
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    Who is the most worthless on CNBC? I vote Bob Pisani

    hottest girl EVER is Silvia Wadhwa
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    Who is the most worthless on CNBC? I vote Bob Pisani

    i like his segments, its means less viewing of the other annoying people.....do i really want to hear mark haines complaining about something again? ;) its not like you're missing any breaking news anyway, its the same top 5 stories repeated 1million times a day......
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    Who is the most worthless on CNBC? I vote Bob Pisani

    i HATE Pisani! has he ever said anything useful other than looking up at the board and repeating what we all know "oh guys the dow is up 110 points" WOW brilliant reporting, well that changes my WHOLE trading strategies now...... i will say, i've watched the euro guys at 2am onwards and...
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    Turning full-time...

    you've done 130 trades in a couple of months? sorry, but 2 things 1) with that small amount of trades you can do both trade and keep your job and 2) that really doesn't qualify as a large amount of trades to say you're experienced enough. i've been trading for years and i can tell you that...
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    Etrade and RRSP - for Canadians

    anyone know, what's the deal with etrade canada and equities in an RRSP held there? Are they safe/insured like cash?? is etrade canada a seperate entity as the US parent? (when it comes to solvency issues)
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