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I see it as a cautionary tale, one of many.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/07/23/how-to-get-a-job-at-a-hedge-fund-3/

http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=OGXPY+Interactive#symbol=ogxpy;range=20100913,20130416;compare=;indicator=volume;charttype=ohlc;crosshair=on;ohlcvalues=0;logscale=off;source=undefined; One example of Batista's listed companies. OGX Petroleo was over $12/share in 2011. Now at $0.26.

I've been to China on different occasions the past several years. Every time I go I can't help but notice the numerous cranes next to newly developing skyscrapers. Their massive infrastructure spending and construction has been going on for years fueling their economy. I think the anecdotal...

I don't see anyone playing Farmville. Lot of people play Candy Crush Saga developed by King.

Why call yourself HopelessTrader? Isn't that a self-fulfilling prophecy:confused: Psychology has a big effect on traders.

http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/billionaire-millionaire-one-day-134444038.html;_ylt=AlmMUhIDqr.PtRIsPqw.hUGiuYdG;_ylu=X3oDMTNyanI2bTgwBG1pdANGUCBUb3AgU3RvcnkgTGVmdARwa2cDZmY0MGVjYTgtMDg2NS0zNzg3LWIxMjEtNWQ5ZDgyYjFhMWNhBHBvcwMyBHNlYwN0b3Bfc3RvcnkEdmVyA2NmMDUyMjAwLWY1ZmMtMTFlMi1iZjdmLTQ...

Congrats on your new job. Did being a prop trader or day trader impede in your job application process? Have you been trading since your absence from ET?

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Wow, say goodbye to the family office idea.

:p Asking for a little advice in a very appreciative manner would be okay and I do see some veteran traders of ET willing to provide some trading advice when being asked very nicely, but to devote hundreds of hours to a complete stranger while getting zilch in return is asking for a lot. The...

You wonder if having SAC Capital on the work history looks bad on a resume now. Maybe some new traders to join EliteTrader?

I'm reminded of this quote from a former floor trader in the movie Floored: "I'm talking I fucked a Playmate. Isn't that what every guy's fuckin' dream is?" @ 35 minutes, 50 seconds into the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCcxr-fyF4Q

I think there's a pictures verified filter available.

Reading the tape by observing the order book is a very unique skill. It's a skill especially valuable trading on a shorter time frame. I've observed another good trader doing it, but it's not something that can be passed along and can only be gained by personal experience. Most traders can't...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ_lmc7BOFg

It's ironic that a number of people may not have an issue with normal gambling activities (lotto, scratch off tickets, slot machines), yet be very much addicted to gambling in the financial markets.

fyi, the movie is available on netflix streaming. http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/End_of_Watch/70235384?locale=en-US

Ackman seems underwater on his HLF short. "short interest in Herbalife spiked around May, suggesting that Ackman likely shorted most of the stock around $50 per share.":eek: http://wire.kapitall.com/investment-idea/jc-penney-drops-is-bill-ackmans-pershing-square-toast/ I've only read...

Icahn has Ackman by the ballz. Short squeeze in progress. Anyone want to join the long ride?