First of all, I would like to thank all of you at SMB for the work you do and the content you provide. I have not found a better source out there for actionable, instructive lessons on trading, and God knows I have searched through a lot of content on the internet the past couple of years. I first learned about … Read More
Is Trading Your Passion? (a Quiz)
I’m often asked what I most look for in a future trader. I answer, “A passion for the markets.” I advise all who receive an invitation to join our firm to politely decline if you do not have a passion for the markets (they may have tricked us 🙂 ). I implore those considering trading as a profession to spend some … Read More
Be Like Travis
I talked with a recent college graduate the other day. Nice kid. Well dressed. Polite. From one of those upper middle class lacrosse playing Long Island towns. On paper an excellent fit for most trading desks. This young man has no business being on a trading floor, considering being on a trading floor, or hoping to be on a trading … Read More