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    I work for a large investment bank

    So if I get this right, the trader doesnt' pay for his seat either, does he? Thanks
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    Tradestation/arcade where you're paid

    Thanks Twalker, my question was, are these grad programs useless if you have no previous trading experience? As much as I understand, they leave you pretty soon on your own devices, anyway why shouldn't one be successful by starting to trade with them. I've been successful only in investment...
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    Tradestation/arcade where you're paid

    Why not?
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    Scalping ideas

    Very interesting TradePattern, may I ask what your background is? Have you always been a scalper, or have you tried other strategies / instruments as well? If the latter is the right answer, why did you decide for futures and scalping? Thanks.
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    Spread betting

    What does spread betting mean, btw. Thanks
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    I work for a large investment bank

    Hi Gamma, how did your career evolved after you left the prop firm? What are you doing for a living now (self-employed etc)? Thanks
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    I work for a large investment bank

    Thanks buddy, another question would be, how many contracts did you trade at once, and how many trades did you do per day as a junior. Could you please more specific on this details (for instance 5 DAX contracts plus 10 Bund Futures etc.). This would help a lot. Cheers.
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    I work for a large investment bank

    I'm really sorry for what happened to you Verno, I hope you are ok now. What I wonder is what the upside with prop trading firms can be. They say they offer a lot more upside than IBs, nevertheless as much as I know you can make a lot of money with an IB (base plus bonus) and I doubt a senior...
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    I work for a large investment bank

    Thank you GammaJammer, apart from the opportunity costs, do you think the experience with a prop trading firm is a valuable one or do you think the same as Socrates, that all of them want you to scalp so will never build your own view. Thanks.
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    I work for a large investment bank

    what is the whole training about? Thanks a lot for your answer Socrates, I wonder what graduate trainees do within 6 months training. I guess they must train you something, don't they? Thanks.
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    I work for a large investment bank

    Investment Bank versus Arcade Socrates, what are the advantages / disadvantages of an arcade over an investment bank? If you are with an IB but you have no chance to get into trading (=market making) in the next 3 years, wouldn't it be a more straightforward way to start with an arcade and...
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    Names of companies

    Trading Firms Which company hired you eventually? How were your Futex interviews? Cheers.
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