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[DT3]

So you need to pass the combine and then pass a pre live prep before they take you live? Has it always been like this?

 

[volente_00]

And now an extra $50 charge for a customized combine




Why nickel and dime undercapitalized dreamers to death if your true intent is to fund them to trade for you ?

 

[rt454]

Quote from DT3:

So you need to pass the combine and then pass a pre live prep before they take you live? Has it always been like this?

I think it has been. Their web site isn't entirely clear on this though. The web site doesn't say it outright, it says things like this:

After you meet your Trading Combine Objective and you're drafted by the Scout Team, you will be provided with a FUNDED TRADING account.

Step 3: Go Pro
(Fully-Funded Live Trader)
Qualified traders who prove themselves in the Combine will receive a fully-funded trading account - paired with a very competitive profit split.

On the front page they say if you pass the combine you will be funded. On other pages they slip in things like if you pass and drafted/chosen you will be funded.

 

[nazzdack]

Quote from DT3:
----pass the combine....
----then pass a pre live prep before they take you live?

It seems they do that to "weed out" traders who made it through Combine with "dumb luck" instead of skill. It's almost like doing the Combine twice. :eek:

 

[nazzdack]

Quote from volente_00:
----$50 charge for a customized combine
----nickel and dime....

Do they distribute $50-off coupons in the Sunday Tribune or via Groupon?

 

[DT3]

Quote from nazzdack:

It seems they do that to "weed out" traders who made it through Combine with "dumb luck" instead of skill. It's almost like doing the Combine twice. :eek:

Isn't that the whole point point of the combine? Anyone know what the requirements are to pass the pre live combine?

 

[Crispy]

Quote from baggerlord:

Bump. Can a funded trader take time off (months at a time) and still remain funded?

And good job Crispy!

I traded 2 time last week with TST. As long as you adhere to the final trader plan after you have gone live, essentially your contract, then they dont force you to do anything.

Thanks Baggerlord.

 

[Crispy]

Quote from rt454:

I passed! Took me 3 tries but I did it, I just got an email from them today saying they are "prepared to provide me with a funded trading account pending my performance in the Live Trader Preparation". I'm not sure what that is but my guess (based on the rest of the email) is that I will have some certain restrictions and targets for a minimum of 10 days still in a sim account before going "live".

Nice job!

They get you setup yet?

 

[rt454]

Quote from Crispy:

Nice job!

They get you setup yet?

No, I blew it. Mental note: do not agree to watch a very active 1 year old toddler for a week while trying to trade. This story does not end well.

 

[smallStops]

looks like patak knows what traders are capable of!
you will certainly do well to try again.