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The test for the dealers assistant position was minor. Very, very basic. Have no idea about the dealer roles though.

I am considering applying for various trainee trading positions within prop/smaller houses, basically not the big IB's. I've read that trading styles employed are radically different in these two different institutions, so would the math required be different to succeed in the job? I was...

Why's that?! ...Anyone else care to comment? I don't see how it wouldn't! :confused:

Hi, I made a similar thread regards the Securities Exam, have a search. Also, what position did you apply for at Henyep? I got to the second stage of interviews for the dealers assistant, but didn't get the job which lead me to go to univeristy. I understand they were looking for trainee...

Hi guys, Haven't visited the forum for quite some time, but am glad to see there are some useful replies to my thread. I hope this proves good reading for other "newbies" such as myself! Many thanks.

Interesting view point. Makes sense.

I would also be interested to find out anywhere I can get historical data/charts for indiviguals FTSE 100 shares - preferably FREE! :cheesy:

@ jsd Definately a door opener. Im sure many firms would be willing to take on and teach someone who already has trading experience without a degree but I would like a degree as security. Maybe I wont succeed at trading and will therefore rely on the qualification to enter another industry...

That has cleared that up, thanks very much!

Indeed. However a man without a plan is doomed from the start!

Thanks for the reply. I think you mis understood me. I know why one would use a stop loss and how they operate. I do not understand how a stop loss cannot be a guaranteed stop loss however. What is the point in a non-guaranteed stop loss and how do they operate? For example if the stop of 950...

Right my ambition in trading is to grasp basic knowledge and develop a strategy over my three years at university. Once Ive left (with a first!) I want to be employed as a trader for a few reasons. One, I want the excitement of working with others in the markets and other social aspects...

How and in what circumstances would your stop loss be broken in real market conditions? I cant understand this...! Also, what companies offer guaranteed stop losses? Surely it would be wise for beginners to find companies that provide this!? :confused:

You're an absolute diamond - thanks very much!! :cheesy:

where could I find this?