I've traded on FXCM's platform (real), Gain's(real), and this one was GFT's (not a real account). I like GFT's setup very much and I have nothing...
In the past when I tested a FX platform I would enter orders around a trade system and see if I could profit. If that's your goal then go through...
I was just about to switch over to RefcoFX before this went down and feel bad for people. Hold out hope because FXCM may come through for you and...
Yes you are. I was referring to other people.
Its funny with companies and training programs these days, if you get in with a good individual its almost like you work for a different company...
Good post I have been thinking about this one. I modified the list to just show some of the main companies. Some Notes: 1. May be safer to...
I 2nd this. When people go back and search information they should find true facts, not opinions or statements based on what people think will...
Get the names of 10 people you know and trust, close your account down and reopen another one , repeat until FXCM has felt your wrath. Then go on...
http://jobs.efinancialcareers.com/job-4000000000085927.htm Their hiring again...
Jimrockford you are correct. Something didn't seem right. If I deposit my own $ into an account at a bank and the bank is FDIC insured I would...
Great link. Thanks GEO. Here is a post on the CFTC website for others: The proposed language, however, would apply only to certain retail...
The FX business is unregulated for the most part even in the US. The CFTC losses even more power you factor in offshore addresses. Refco futures...
Good points jimrockford. Segregation does not mean the account can not be accessed. Also there is no payoff for holding your money at Refco. If...
I just started reading "Risk Budgeting" by Pearson which is a good book for the concepts you were talking about, but these concepts are more for...
I have thought about the topic your asking about too, but the problem with partnerships is the ? of what each person is bringing to the table. If...
Words have no meaning at times like these, FDIC is the only word that brings confidence to my mind, not some operator saying everythings going to...
"Back in 1994, Refco was fined $1.25 million for dipping into customer accounts to pay loans, borrowing as much as $123 million from the funds on...
The real problem this whole thing shows is why futures accounts can not have a sweep to an FDIC insured interest bearing account. When i started...
I know some friends of mine who were FA and made good $ working part time type hours. The markets will always be around, so come back when your...
This is a good point too. A good system would include some good entry filter rules that would almost impossible to figure out. The big banks and...
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