Futures traders...

[simon1080]

What is the reasoning behind you trading futures rather than equities?

Is it because futures are more based on technical analysis?

Someone please fill me in here!

 

[IndexSwing]

You can make or lose $ more quickly in futures. Much greater leverage. Many different markets. Special tax treatment.

 

[jeb9999]

Single market place (Globex, Eurex and other exchange platforms), 60/40 tax treatment, choice of leverage and commissions.

 

[rcj]

Also, easier tax prep.

 

[nazzdack]

Futures is a little bit more of a "Chicago Thing".
Equities is a little bit more of a "New York Thing".

 

[Surdo]

Quote from nazzdack:

Futures is a little bit more of a "Chicago Thing".
Equities is a little bit more of a "New York Thing".

I exclusively trade futures in New Jork, as do all of my Wall Street flunkie trading partners!

 

[nazzdack]

Surdo

Excellent choice!

 

[Rtrader2525]

futures have always appealed to me more. I have an ag background and I love the markets so naturally....

 

[FerdinandAlx]

Eurex: lower commissions and greater leverage make for a more efficient application of my capital. Money I do not need for margin is swept into an interest baring account and invested into stocks I select based on valuations.

 

[piezoe]

The past is past but the future is ahead of us. Forget the past, go with the future.