I'm not the one confused, bill. You seem to be. there are MANY n00b traders who call up firms and ask for 20:1 or 30:1 to intraday unhedged...
It doesn't work that way. In reality, you need the cushion for loses and 5k in the market isn't much of a cushion. Don's strategies are also...
any CBSX group will typically take you on with 5k. CBSX firms are probably your lowest cost option. You'll have to to get registered and licensed...
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You forgot one of the biggest costs: regulation. Registration fees, licensing fees, transaction fees by SEC, FINRA, etc.
That's a great way of putting it. Having a drink or two and watching the game at the bar can give you a great experience. Having 6 or 7 will get...
Unfortunately, some firms offer 20:1 on 5k to try to attract traders. I'm sure there is a big pool of traders working with 20:1. I've ever seen...
Yeah, 5k is not going to get you anywhere. If you're willing to use the 5k to accelerate the learning curve, being in the market is probably...
why not just trade your own funds and keep all the profits if you don't like it? Prop firms are in business to make money and the economy has gone...
You can go with WTS, JC, CTG, and a bunch of others and trade from there. JC is located in Indiana from what I understand so it's close enough for...
JC has been around for about 10 years and has a great reputation. As far as CTG, they've been around for a while too. I traded with them back in...
here's a good cheat sheet that goes along with the CBOE guide....
check out this cheat sheet that has some good material on it about the 56:...
I totally agree, however, using leverage in that instance and going "all in" or using excessive leverage on ETFs and Stocks which are a lot more...
they regulate capital requirements, data requirements, etc to keep things uniform and efficient across the european countries. They regulate the...
wherever you are getting your information it's very wrong. Of course I traded with them. That's why I can give you an honest opinion. Of course...
You can only get your money back if it's insured and if it is they have 99 years to pay you back. Your money is always at risk in the market...
It's not as strict but that's because they deal with a basket of different exchanges in various countries. The US regulators take a very...
Let's say you bought USD/JPY and it goes up by 1% from 120.00 to 121.20. If you trade one standard $100K lot, here is how leverage would affect...
Leverage is not equal to margin, as Don pointed out. I also want to point out that Don is speaking in regards to hedged strategies, where the...
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