Recent Content by FM_Tarwater

  1. "Conversation with a Local" video

    of course.
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Professional Trading

  2. "Conversation with a Local" video

    http://bit.ly/9Tf0OV So freakin' funny. Can't count the number of times I've had similar conversations. Favorite Line: "What do you trade?"...
    Thread by: FM_Tarwater, Nov 10, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: Professional Trading

  3. Can you buy bonds at Prop Firms?

    Look into mini-prime accounts, or at least someone who can provide clearing and a DVP capability. Keep in mind you need an account size somewhere...
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. Does anyone use a full service broker??

    Full service brokers can be an absolute must for some strats, for others it makes absolutely no sense. For example,lets say you a very active...
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: Index Futures

  5. How do you calculate strip price?

    It could also be volume weighted (more in the winter, less in the summer). it could also be based on a season (injection season, withdrawl...
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: Commodity Futures

  6. Any Power/Electricty/Energy Trading shops in Colorado?

    Thanks Monty, I don't think they're there anymore, but will definitely double check. Regardless, thanks, I appreciate it.
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Jan 27, 2009 in forum: Professional Trading

  7. Any Power/Electricty/Energy Trading shops in Colorado?

    Hey All, I'm currently looking to make the move and get into energy/power/electricity trading after being a financial markets trader for the...
    Thread by: FM_Tarwater, Jan 25, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Professional Trading

  8. " The Master Key System" Charles F Haanel

    modern day gnosticism.
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Nov 10, 2008 in forum: Professional Trading

  9. Sentiment Is Too Bullish

    I agree sentiment is skewed a tad too bullish, but I have to say it reminds me of one of Ned Davis' trading mantras "We find that it is best to go...
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: Trading

  10. Marginal Cost of Production Data?

    Does anyone know where I might be able to find data/estimates of the marginal cost of production for various commodities? My guess is they've...
    Thread by: FM_Tarwater, Oct 16, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  11. Nassim Taleb's `Black Swan' Investors Post 50% Gains as Markets Take Dive

    I remember reading somewhere his strategy was the selling ATM vol while going long tails. It centers around the idea that return distributions not...
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Oct 14, 2008 in forum: Wall St. News

  12. Blue Fish Commodities

    This is the only thing that comes to mind.
    Post by: FM_Tarwater, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: Professional Trading