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Trying to put people on the right track is one thing, real skill is non-transferable.

I'll 'short' this post all day.

I'd say it was an immense task, taking into account the amount of effort that prop firms go to in finding the right person.

You can lead a horse to water...

Incorrect. You can only trade with the market. For example, most of the ES trades that i have seen on this site, defy logic. Hence, the poor success rate.

A book about trading must have really helped you along.

DB, Taking into consideration your above post, logic suggests that you shouldn't bother posting on public forums. Would you agree?

For me, at least, you've pretty much nailed it there buddy. +1.

50/50 minus expenses and the order fill system, it's not even 50/50, the odds are against you. Q1. Are long term speculative traders lucky? Q2. If the answer to Q1 should be a resounding NO, then why can't everyone make money? Q3. Edge!? Do only wannabees/jealous types, ask what an edge is?

Seeing as though speculative trading comes under the general heading of gambling, you shouldn't be too surprised. As for the edge that is required, you can either make money speculating, or you can't. Not much to post about really, except for theory and opinion. But I guess that's all...

3 weeks?? Lucky you.

A most amateur reply. Well done!

Did you make any money out of this situation?

Not gonna hold my breath.

Nope. I would be extremely rich without the spread, non-fills, comms and slippage. Chop, is a little pussy kitten compared to the above.

Chop!? What the hell is chop, old boy!? One mans chop is another mans opportunity! The lazy man observes chop, the hardworking fruitful trader bags the the dollars! Have a nice day!

Oh, i've seen how marketsurfer goes about his/her business. One word. DOOMED.