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Thanks for the responses. Greatly Appreciated! Also a general question - on the prop side of things - of the traders that actually make it past the initial period what % actually stay on and actually start over time generating for themselves on average an income of $100k or more per year...

Hello, I have posted a few times on this site with questions and have always received a wealth of information. Thanks. My questions is this: I am a young 30s small business owner who generates an annual salary for myself of approx 100k. The business I own has unique hours weekdays (early...

Any one have any further thoughts. Thanks

Thanks for all of the responses. Here is some additional info: Upfront Capital Contribution: $3,000 Quote Fees: $200 per month Additional monthly fees for ECN and SAI? 99% payout Sounds like from the initial responses that this is not a great deal for a new trader. Does it sound...

Hello, I recently interviewed with a group within one of the larger "more respected" prop firms. (If that means anything.) I liked the group and the group leader. They offered .008 as a commission rate (ie $8 per 1000 shares). The group leader promised this number would come down as I...

Hello - Does anyone have any info about Xerxes Trading? They are a Hold Brothers affiliate based in Morristown, NJ. Thanks

QQQBall - Thanks for the reply. I have been meaning to pick up the Mark Fisher book "The Logical Trader" - so after your recommendation and how yo presented it I ordered a copy from Amazon. I look forward to receiving it. RJV27 - Is was nice to hear of someone who has a similar background and...

Thanks for the initial responses – I appreciate it. A few valid points and concerns were brought up by different individuals, which I would like to discuss. MTI_44 – Thanks for the post. Is SMB Capital a firm that you are possibly considering? I have visited their site it is...

I am writing this post to gather information about a career transition into trading. Some background info - I am young thirties with an MBA. I am a small business owner – and the salary that I will generate for myself this year from the business will be above 80K. (The business is an education...