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Thanks bone. The previous poster talked about the restrictions at DE. Do they let you hold the positions overnight ? How far can you typically go before you have to cut the loss while trading futures ? Thanks again.

Does anyone know how long does it usually take to go through all the rounds of interviews in a top prop firm like First NY or DRW ? Thanks.

Thanks. I think if it is actually someone who traded there, then I would take them seriously if they say that trading limits are restrictive. I guess they don't let you hold overnight and propably make you cut the loss right away. Please let me know if you know more as to why they didn't...

Have you heard anything negative about ITG ? Is it right that it is not in the same league as DRW and Spot Trading ?

Thanks for the reply. "It's not that hard.. they can take note when I logged in and only count the answers submitted in the 8 minute window." How do they know whether it's you taking the test or someone you know who is really good at math ? That's what I meant when I talked about...

How long ago was the test ? How did they keep the integrity of the test if it was offered online ? Let me know.

Does that mean people fly themselves out for all 3 interviews ? (if they are not in Chicago). Do they hire only local traders ? Thanks.

I have not formally received the call for the math test yet. I applied only 4 days ago. I currently live in Washington. So I guess it would be from WA to Chicago. However, if I were invited for a math test, do you know if they pay for the visit ? Thanks.

Does anyone know if Optiver pays for your visit to the interview if you are living out of state ? How about other prop firms like DRW trading ? Thanks very much.

Thanks for the reply. Another question I have is whether it is OK to have an account under your father's name if it benefits you significantly in tax money ? In another words, would it be difficult to convince them why it is under the father's name and not mine ? Thanks again.

I was not sure about the level of detail they were looking for. For instance, are they only looking for the final number at the end of the year or are they looking for more specific information that that. Thanks.

When a company asks you to submit a track record alongwith your resume, what information are they looking for ? Thanks.

Do you work at a prop firm ? Does your personal trading record help in getting a trader job ? (if it is excellent). Thanks.

Does having a good trading record in your personal account helps in getting a position in trading at FNYS ? Thanks.

Thanks for the reply, Monty. Ideally, I would like to work for a hedge fund. Being an Engineer, I have excellent math(quantitative) skills as well. I have very limited programming experience and have not had a job in the finance industry yet. I am out of school for about 5 years and have...

Hi Monty, Any idea when trading jobs will reappear ? Does the personal trading record help you in getting a trading job ? Thanks.

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Does anyone have experience trading with blackberry or an I-phone ? Are there any major things to keep in mind ? Thanks.

Hello, I am wondering if anyone here has experience working for a hedge fund. I have the following questions : 1) What qualifications do they look for when they hire someone for a trading position ? 2) Does the personal trading record help if it is exceptional ? 3) How do you go...

In a nutshell, you do not want to sell covered calls unless : a) you are planning to hold your position long-term. (at least until the day of expiration). b) You sell out of the money covered calls at a strike price where you would actually feel comfortable shorting the stock outright...