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    Prop firms trading international markets

    I second that request, but I expect with the series 56 requirement now in affect, this will change quite a few things in the Prop world.
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    CTA or RIA

    It doesn't matter. That was still a valuable tidbit. It helped me alot. It is just one more reason to pick up the Series 3 and build a business based upon that first.
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    My account value reaches $600,000 for the first time; launching incubator hedge fund

    I don't care what your position in apple is, you made money, and you're building a career for yourself as an entrepreneur in this space. Bravo buddy. I hope to be like you when I grow up -- or in about 2-3 years; whichever comes first.
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    ToS is adding "Robotic Trading Engine"

    Improves are supose to be coming and the release is scheduled for this summer [possibly a couple of weeks]. Watching the second in a series of 4 live Webcasts for TOS customers. It looks really promising. I wonder can be combined with ThinkPipes [TOS's Institutional Platform]. I would love...
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    Whats the best prop shop with less than $10,000 risk deposit?

    Whats the best prop shop with less than $10,000 risk deposit that allows for remote trading? I am in central ohio with no plans to move to the Chi prior to graduation. But I looking for a prop shop to trade equities or futures [trying to stay away from forex specialty shops please, I have...
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    Independent Daytrader vs LLP Setup

    Tax Right offs and other typical business discounts that you may be able to harvest in some way since you would incur them anyway. It CAN be easier to establish Marked to Market under an enterprise's unmbrella for a noob like me leaving the world of enterprise computing, but I doubt this is an...
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    Advice needed about pursuing MS in financial engineering

    That is exactly it. These new comments are exactly why I posted the second comment. Realisticly, you'd love to be able to trade professionaly at a prop house while finishing an Financial Engineering degree with a Math or IT undergrad [Obviously a Software Engineering Undergrade would be...
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    Advice needed about pursuing MS in financial engineering

    While I agree that there are too many Financial Engineers [or should I say aspiring FE's/Quants] and not enough Civil Engineers, until we start rewarding the people that actually build things instead of brokering them, it will remain that way. Being Traders, that doesn't give ANY OF US room to...
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    LinkedIn Profile

    Can we just end like this: LinkedIn has and will forever be designed for Professional Networking. Many of the same security features you see on facebook are available on LinkedIn along with a couple more. Now for the record, I think that LinkedIn is the ONLY social networking site that...
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    Advice needed about pursuing MS in financial engineering

    1. see first post 2. Seriously, Plan on starting your own micro fund to establish a track record in your second year. It will speak volumes. If your extraordinary, you won't need job because your fledgling firm will be a newly minted hedge fund, and if not, you can at least say you...
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    Advice needed about pursuing MS in financial engineering

    There is no such thing as a real, top teir "part-time" Financial Engineering program. of the Full time programs worth talking about: UCLA has a decent program as does Claremount Graduate, and of course Haas & Standford have excellent programs. Washington U just started offering an Applied...
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    Will you pay 27 bucks to go see Jim Cramer speak on Weds?

    Stop beating up Cramer! I like him for what he is good for -- getting people excited about the markets and encouraging them to do their own homework. Do most people do that? Of course not. Most people are smarter than him, lazier than him [certainly more lazy than anyone here], and...
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    Part Time Jobs for Traders

    Sandybestdog: Buddy, there are couple of reality checks here: 1. the federal minimum wage is [or has already gone] up to $7.00/hr. Every firm that I am aware of in my state [Ohio] has already recognized that. 2. The UPS & Security Guard selections are actually a good option in your...
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    Broke-- The New American Dream

    I have to agree with the analysis some economists are giving; indicating that it will likely take years for this to shake out completely. Still, I expect that we will find really solid ground on the other side. As a former foreclosure analyst, financial advisor, budding real estate investor and...
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    Broke-- The New American Dream

    Here is a excerpt from my linkedin post that gives a brief, but detailed explanation: .... Now I have first hand knowledge of how bad some this gets from the within the Mortgage industry. As someone who has been a Foreclosure Analyst, Loan Officer for a Mortgage Broker/Banker, and a Licensed...
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    DE Shaw, a good place to work?

    To put it in simple terms -- if they are offering a paying position, SLEEP ON THE FLOOR OF THE LOBBY IF YOU HAVE TO! Seriously, when people of all stripes are facing layoff and you have an opportunity for a job there ... see the comment above. Even if it isn't your dream job, you will...
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    Protecting Assets From a Divorce

    Amen to that! But the trifecta is the beautiful bookworm who feels ugly on the inside. Why do you think people have fantasies about librarians & secretaries?!?!?!!!!!!! Even Sarah Palin's appeal is basicly that she has that Librarian MILF look!
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    Protecting Assets From a Divorce

    All I will say is this: G Boa gave you the real deal on the general process for how you protect yourself as with the introduction & execution of the agreement which will play heavily into the contestablity of the contract. This is probably the most important thing with respect to validity...
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    Registered Investment Advisor

    In full disclosure, this is based on my research of desiring to replicate a near identical entrepreneurial career path [except I will also provide insurance products as well]: As I understand it, only a Hedge Fund or Managed Futures fund can charge for performance. In your case, it sounds as...
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    Poll Are You having trouble getting credit?

    Aaron you make a good point. What happened to the layaway programs ? 90 days same as cash -- with no credit check... Or even if you make a bad credit loan -- actually checking HOW MUCH A PERSON MAKES AND ALL OF THEIR EXPENSES [not just listed debts but electric bill, water, cell phone --...
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