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Sorry for the misunderstanding but I didn't want to imply that TWSmobile for iphone is not good. From what I have heard, it is the best mobile app available from IB. I just don't want to buy an iphone because of multiple reasons - some ethical and some related to that it locks you into a...

Thanks for confirming it works, I think a mobile solution is an extremely important component of business continuity planning - a safety link - especially if one is out on the road or there is a sudden disconnect to dsl/cable, a reliable alternative is needed to manage trades in emergency...

Have to buy a new phone - the most important consideration is that it should allow seamless trading through IB. Don't want to buy blackberry/iphone. It seems that mobileTWS for iphone work the best. Does anyone know if "mobileTWS for Android" also works fine and is comparable in performance...

Thanks for info! It is more of an intellectual question as of now. I learnt few things from your quest of low futures comms. Thanks for that as well.

What is Iris pairs program? What is Takion? Eager to learn. Thanks.

I meant that prop firms typically have a 95% washout rate. So, whatever is being offered in Bright or Echo etc. doesn't work. Nothing personal against you. Don - can you post your balance sheet numbers? You are considered a solid firm, I want to know the balance sheet - will help in deciding...

I haven't contacted Bright or echo yet. So, can't post rates. I just wrote what I found in other threads. Maybe things have changed a bit since then. Currently, I m just at an exploration phase - and mind you Don - your firm is on my shortlist to join alongwith Echo. If you want to suggest any...

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Yes, its going to be difficult. Just exploring the equity prop firm trading space and asking questions to learn since the thread topic is mentorships and training. As you know, I paid 70k in tuition to futures markets when I was completely green and took 3 yrs to eventually figure it out - most...

I guess the top trader requires a track record so that he also learns something from the trader. Sounds very logical and good! I will PM you few months down the line when I am ready to commence my equities trading operation. Thanks.

I would be signing up with a prop firm few months down the line. So, I really appreciate your candidness in giving a balanced view of good and bad things about Bright! :) After reading this and other few threads about Bright, my impression is that for a high volume trader, Bright is...

Regarding expectations - I don't expect them to spoon feed me, however they should be willing to answer my questions. My aim is to just shorten the learning curve involved in equities trading understand basics like routing, dark pools, sectors, liquidity during news, behavior during earnings...

How does Balance sheet of Bright compares with that of Echo? Anyone has numbers for both - just to understand the financial stability of these top 2 firms. Thanks. Don - you want to comment on this?

So, as the thread title asked - in your experience, which prop firm offers best training in the equities world?

Good proposal Volente. If Bob truly has a great track record, then I think the pricing is too low. Pricing should be 500-1000$ pm for such a class/combine. I would also signup and pay. Don - you know that I am the most ardent critic of combines who started all these combine discussions. In my...

Your post caught my attention because I trade futures and I trade less number of contracts in times of high volatility to get same risk per trade. However, your peak exposure in shares during 2008 was 5-10 times the peak exposure in 2012. VIX(2008) was 3-5 times VIX(2012). So, if you are sizing...

I am sure you would know a lot of people who have been on the same path before. Why not talk to them in depth to gain from their wisdom. Agreed - ultimately, its your call, but it doesn't hurt to spend some time on a drink with these folks (both successful and unsuccessful) who have been your...

There are 3 things you should consider: 1) I know you do some trades pre and post market. Let us assume that majority of your trading is during RTH. So, majority of your trades do not get affected by the "immediate market impact" of all the reports that come out at 830. So, these reports do...

Hey Thanks! I was having a chat on the same topic with a buddy couple days ago. As you state, I agree that PL of a bank trader is not a great determinant of the future success as an independent trader - easily verifiable by looking at the high failure rate of ex-bank traders, who decided to go...

+1 There is no sense in taking strategy or planned trades on a FOMC day, especially when QE expectations are running high. Neke - should have avoided taking positions today or at least should have closed the positions before 1230.