There is a word that I keep reading over and over again from traders performing at their best. And often this language is present in the reviews of elite traders. Notice the language in this review below: ….overall feeling energized and confident for the month of April. Great opportunity at the moment, I just need to be in the right … Read More
The developing hybrid trader in action
One developing trader at our firm is not viewing his trading future only as a discretionary trader, but as a hybrid trader. A hybrid trader uses technology to make better trade decisions, and pulls money out of the market as a discretionary trader, discretionary trader armed with tools to make better trade decisions, and with automated models. Here is that … Read More
What worked well on our trading desk in 2017
2017 was a very strong year for our trading desk in NYC. After such a strong year it is important to study what went well so we can do more of it in 2018. So what worked well for our trading desk in 2017? Team Trading Senior traders who embraced building Teams made more. Junior traders who were willing to … Read More
Top Blog Posts of 2017
Here are the top blog posts of 2017 from SMB: This retail trader just crossed 100k in trading profits The Failure Rate of a Proprietary Trader Relative Volume (RVOL) Defined and Used STP Vs. ECN The End of Volatility Traders ask: VWAP? Beginner’s Guide to Call Options: How They Work and What Happens after You Buy What I Learned From … Read More