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brandonf-i know 250k is a lot of money and only 2% of america have that kind of income BUT if i had chose the institutional path, i would make that kind of income in 3 to 4 years; which is my opportunity cost of trading. Therefore, it is fair to keep that kind of money in consideration...

Don-what are the right markets you are referrring too? are you saying the nasdaq is not a viable option for security traders? thanx jc

goldenarm--let me get this right, what you are saying is it is practically impossible for a newbie or experienced trader to net 250k this year due to the market. that kind of sucks. I am hoping that i will learn the ropes this year and the market will turn around.....hoping of course :( .thanx...

goldenarm--let me get this right, what you are saying is it is practically impossible for a newbie or experienced trader to net 250k this year due to the market. that kind of sucks. I am hoping that i will learn the ropes this year and the market will turn around.....hoping of course :( .thanx...

Goldenarm--is this the reality of todays day trading market? The best day traders in yesterdays market arent making anything and day trading isnt a viable option for making a career. that is pretty harsh...or is it the truth. i would love to hear other daytraders(experienced) opinion on this. I...

goldenarm- what bad things have you heard about heartland securities? I have only heard good things about them. just curious.... thanx

def-i understand your opinion because most of my college friends think the same way. I think it all depends on your personality type. 2 of my best freinds are Ibankers for bear stearns and lehman bros and they hate it. Their qaulity of life blows and they arent happy....but regardless they...

Thanx for the responses. I totally agree with all of the statements conscerning work discipline, passion...etc. All these personality traits will make anyone successful in most things. I am just curious to see what kind of jobs day traders take after stopping. Also, i was wondering if the big...

I am a recent college grad who has been hired to be trained to trade at a professional firm starting in 2 months. therefore, there must be some firms hiring. On a side note about education. I know a good trader has no direct correlation to an ivy league education but dont knock it. An ivy...

I have a question regarding the applicability of the skills learned in day trading to other jobs. for example: when day traders decide to quit there job, what other types of jobs does day trading prepare them for or qualify them for. I am a recent college grad who is going to start working at a...

Does anybody know anything about heartland securities? I am a newbie in terms of trading(no experience) and plan to start my career with them in the future.