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I'm posing this question to you, because your markets were among te first futures markets to go electronic. I am a COMEX member, and it seems that since our markets migrated to screens, that they just dont trade at all the way they used to. Strategies, price levels, almost every technique...

I appreciate all the feedback. I have every intention of trying to trade my own money off the floor. In fact, I am trading outside markets electronically, from the gold pit (we are slow in the pit right now). I also have set up an office with a couple of other guys, in order to continue our...

What about the S&P pit in chicago? The Front months, where the bulk of the volume is, is done via globex. The back months and options are done in the pits.

I have noticed that a lot of traders' resumes contain some programming background. Why is that? I don't see how the two go together?

Thats pretty much what I expect to be waiting for me. Starting from scratch. Not what I wanted to hear, but what I expected. Thanks.

There are no more pits. Ours were the last to go from open outcry to electronic.

Its been over 5 years since I dealt with dealers or funds. Ive been trading on my own (as a local / independent) since then. So, I'd have to say no. Any former pit traders here? If so, could I see a sample resume?

I am currently trading my own capital on the floor, as a local. I am only 33, and I am definitley going to trade on screens. Its just a little un-nerving because its unfamiliar. Most likely I will be able to translate my skills and strategies in the ring to trading on screens. But the fear...

I've been trading Gold on the floor of the COMEX for roughly 10 years, and we recently migrated to the GLOBEX electronic platform. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to word my resume. I would be seeking a position either on a trading desk or at a hedge fund. Since this is the only...