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Hi Alex of Oz I was referring to a programme on SBS filmed in Russia! Regards Johno

Alex_in_Oz No, I don't hang around the Russian Mafia. ...however working in the finance industry one finds winners AND losers! I'm sure that your totally correct on both counts particularly regarding losers in the finance industry. Isn't it funny how they seem to come out of...

Hi Alex of Oz, Obviously we move in different circles,but I can only say as I find! Did you catch the the program on Russian traders who had become filthy rich[some were billionaires] trading the markets. Pretty impressive considering the short time in the capitalist...

Around 1999 a video was made about traders on the SFE.The trader that stood out the most was an American named John [rambo] Moultan [a local]who during the documentary outlined his approach to the markets, it was as follows. 1. His most important comment - " I DON'T TRY TO...

It all sounds a bit academic to me! Regards Johno

Sounds like a traders utopia,I'm feeling a bit envious! I suspect that I'm typical of traders over here,sitting in my cave chipping away at the rock face, rarely getting to swap ideas or strategy with other traders. Lack of opportunity makes for a long and slow learning curve and a bookcase...

Where are you from Tums! Regards Johno

I would really be interested to hear what kind of training you have received at these various firms. In Australia we don't get the opportunity to trade thru proprietary firms. That is false at every firm I have ever been with. nitro Regards Johno

That's a pity! Some of the largest and probably the best options traders I knew were Jewish! ...and no I'm not Jewish OR Russian.... Regards Johno

Reflecting on 25 years in business I cannot recall 1 instance where anybody fell over themselves to share any special knowledge or skills that would give me an enhanced edge. I have encountered some that actively discouraged me from pursuing directions that proved very profitable. Trading is a...

Bogan7, I've been meaning to send you a PM after catching some of your posts it was obvious that your were an Aussie. A lot of traders would meet up at the ASX building, cnr King & Collins st Melbourne,there used to be live screens and we would often go for a few beers/coffee. They...

Hi Steve , Where are you based in Melbourne! Regards Johno

You certainly are a a little minx aren't you!

Hi Just21, The FTSE is a mature market with very good liquidity and respectable Option volitility.Generally I trade Debit/Credit spreads,Calendar spreads[mixed results here] and written Condors. Usually the FTSE`S behavior is somewhat predictable and of a magnitude that allows...

Hi, Are there any FTSE 100 OPTIONS traders from Australia out there. We seem to be a well hidden group,If you would like to throw some ideas around please give me an email. Best Regards Johno

Hi, First time post. Does anybody trade the FTSE 100 Futures Options.We get slaughtered on commissions in Australia, so I would greatly appreciate being pointed in the right direction if anybody knows of a cost effective brokerage that can be used to trade Spreads online. Best Regards Johno