First, I would like to say that I hope it doesn't feel like I'm picking on you, because I am certainly not. I have respect for you and everyone...
Why is it that people with way less experience in this industry and do not know what they are talking about, always chime in with aggressive,...
Though some of your post has truth to it, this statement is not how most FX dealer spreads work. The dealer does not need another retail trader...
Good post and I agree. I don't think you have to be on an exchange floor to fit the self reliant, tough as nails, trader mold but I see your...
Yes, I would agree that if your goal is to make 100k/year, and do it with a realistic and secure route, then your option 1 would be the preferred...
It's nice to see someone with real world institutional trading knowledge, like sjfan, in these forums. I agree with some of the points made by...
No, quotes for the mini S&P are $25 a month. He could start with the mini Dow instead (which moves basically the same) and the real time quotes...
I think Tradestation is a good deal for beginners. They have decent commissions and a good charting/execution platform. The platform is also free...
+ emotional awareness
No offense to Canuck709 but that was a funny statement, lol, with some truth to it. In all seriousness though, if you are asking that question...
This crap just keeps getting worse. These shady people have completely ruined the hedge fund industry. One cheat or crook every so often is part...
The best way that I've always known if I'm in the right position size to account size is to be worried enough, yet calm or bored enough, to have a...
Yes, I hear you. If I replied to every no it all post from these people I would have no time left and cramped wrists. Sometimes, though, there...
In my opinion each type of broker has its use. I use the dealer model because of the relatively consistent and reliable spread and I don't have...
No offense but daily returns mean nothing, it is consistent monthly and yearly returns that produce gains and attract other people's money....
I am sick of listening to you man. I could debate with you until the end of time and you still wouldn't understand simple concepts like, just...
What the hell are you talking about? My clients money is run through FXCM and they all know about it. FXCM is one of the largest and well...
I am a professional trader and I have used FXCM's standard account for around four years now. I actually manage several accounts through them and...
I am not going to debate this with yet another person. Read my response above. EDIT: Forget it, I'll just delete the post. I don't have the...
It's no wonder why there are hardly any professional traders on these boards because if someone posts a clear, easy to understand statement, it...
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