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Since you are based in Europe then you can't join a registered b/d prop firm that is based in the U.S., such as the firms that require the Series 56 license (or an active Series 7, which you don't have at the moment). So your next options are the offshore firms. Check these out and do your own...

Excellent, almost 50% return, you can't get that at Citibank! Ya, I posted the reverse split, Russia was EXTREMELY oversold and the volume on RSX was insane the other day, over 70 MILLION shares, around ten times daily average, the oil bounce helped for sure. I'm holding RSX for a swing, risk...

Yes, however, they will never truly approach zero in price, as the issuer will simply do a reverse split, to ensure that Wall Street can continue generating commissions. :D Some examples: JNUG, RUSL reverse splitting soon, whereas NUGT and SDS have already done a reverse split, etc.

Yes, it seems like capitulation volume the past few days (RSX). See the thread about the 1 for 6 reverse split on RUSL. http://www.elitetrader.com/et/index.php?threads/3x-etf-reverse-splits-for-russia-jr-gold-miners.288413/

Ha ha, fools is right. But CNBC isn't going to mention buying DWTI when it's in the 20's, lol. They're usually late to the party. But damn, that chart looks quite parabolic. And it's an ETN, even more risky than an ETF, and includes this statement in the prospectus: "If you hold your ETN as...

Heads up traders, it's reverse split time for two more Direxion ETFs! After the close of markets on December 22, 2014, JNUG (3x Bull Junior Gold Miners) will reverse split 1 for 10, and RUSL (3x Bull Russia) will reverse split 1 for 6. Since the outstanding shares for each of these ETFs will...

If you're looking into the prop firms that require a capital contribution to trade firm capital, then yes, you'll get up to 20x your capital, cheaper commissions than retail, and a robust platform. However keep in mind that you'll require a Series 56 license (sponsorship is by the firm), and...

Never heard of them, it seems they are a Russian prop firm. I could only find this review, it also has a link to their site. http://www.prop-trading.com/united-traders-reviews/

Today the news was quite amusing and provided for good entertainment value, where opinions were a dime a dozen. Some analysts were claiming that the Saudis won't cut production due to the firms that engage in the fracking business, others claimed that it was solely due to demand constraints...

I don't think they participate in these threads anymore. You can get updates by getting on their email list. They will send you info about new traders being funded, and any upcoming events on their Squawk Radio channel.

Like I said, depends on how you negotiate. There's been a lot of consolidation in the industry, so there is less competition than before, and rates can change anytime. 90% is ok if the commissions are dirt cheap (around 20-50 cents per 1,000 plus/minus ECN rebates). 95% to 99% is much better...

I agree with DT3. However, all of their accounts may not be in demo, it could possibly be just a handful of accounts, and therefore some will not have this issue or experience. Nevertheless, it does warrant some further investigation. For example, the article cites that another firm...

When I used DAS I created various hotkeys to buy at the ask and routed via EDGX. The fills seemed very accurate with zero delay. Maybe the issue you are having is setting the hotkey to "ask plus .01?" Have you tried removing the extra parameter and just set a hotkey for buying at the ask...

Good article. It seems the firm, Robinhood Financial, is going to target the youth who want to buy trendy stocks via their iPhones. I like the following sentence in the article: "But, of course, casually picking individual stocks based on personal affinity is a pretty good recipe for getting...

Ok good to know, thanks for the clarification. Perhaps T3 (as a b/d) is a customer of the bank that holds the funds, and ETC is simply performing the clearing operations.

None. If you're talking about the registered b/d's that require a Series 56 license, they can't give you 100%, as they can't have "customers" only "members" which are part of the LLC. However you can get close to 100% depending on the firm and how you negotiate the terms of the contract. Of...

Ya, it's all b.s. Remember when gold broke $1,900, they also said it was going to "break $2,000 and eventually go to $5,000." Now you're hearing "Gold is going to break $1,000 and go to $600." Regarding energy, I agree, it's a good long term opportunity. Look at XLE (the ETF that tracks...

Yes, SgtSlotter has been yelling "FIRE" in a crowded trading room of WTS' traders, and now to those of T3, when no such fire exists. To his credit, the main argument he has made (which I think is quite valid) is the capital of the owners. It is suspect when a firm that used to list the owner's...

Most prop firms that hire/train traders are in Chicago. The other prop firms are those that sponsor you for the Series 56 license and require capital contributions (usually around 5k) and allow you to trade firm capital. Then you either trade from their office or remotely from your home office...

Because that is the essence of SEC Rule 15c3-3! From the web... "The purpose of Rule 15c3-3 is to ensure that in the event a broker-dealer must be liquidated that it will have sufficient assets to meet obligations to customers for securities and funds." One of the main provisions of this rule...