Recent content by macbobl

Hi Guys, I am in the process of applying to a fund after many years of being an independent prop trader so I feel a bit out of the loop on certain things. Since my usual way of working out P&L's was simply make a note of my account at the start of the month then apply my month end statement to...

I hear some good things about Pyne and Kyte. Smaller outfits in size but a lot more personal interaction with everyone. Secure companies but not sure of their recruitment policies/situation. Sorry I can't give more details but each arcade has differing qualities that suit different people. Some...

When I first started out in trading all the buzz was about "Braveheart". He made so-and-so on 9/11, he did this on the fed meeting etc. People used to say he only got well-known because he got lucky by buying x thousand contracts over big events while better traders were having a ****. I took...

They appear to be constantly down-sizing. Not 100% if they are still taking on new guys but to be fair their course structre is not good and you have a ex-sports psychologist teaching you about trading. There are definitely better arcades to look at.

Hi, Just a quick few question for you guys..... 1) Do you know of any other prop firms in the surrey area? 2) Who do Futex clear through? 3) If you back yourself with them, is your money segregated from the company money? 4) Do they have a direct line to the exchange? And what speed is their...