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Q&A: Options Trader at Top Prop Firm
About I knew nothing about finance, below 3.0 GPA from UIUC, and had no connections. But I made it. I found my way on to the trading floors in Chicago and eventually got hired at a top firm as a trader. I managed the European session for one of the largest fixed income options desks in the States. I...
Updated Prop Trading Rankings?
I'm sure there have been tons of these posts before, but I know that rankings/prestige/relevance change over time. I'm wondering how people would rank firms like IMC, Jane Street, Optiver, DRW, Belvedere, Wolverine, Peak6, Akuna, etc. now. Have certain shops gained/lost prestige over the past few...
Exceptional Personal Investor Wants to go Professional
My personal trading account: 2012: net capital gain was $39,947.11 in short-term transactions using around $60,000. 2014: net capital gain was $79,870.28 with a cost of $74,034.90 based on a long-term hold initiated in 2012. I simply held my position in 2013 without buying or selling. 2015: net...
Prop Firms that don't require you to put money in?
Which proprietary trading firms come to mind that do NOT require you to put forth any of your own money? Specifically those that also trade equities, not just options.
Prop Trading Offers: Peak6 vs Belvedere Trading
Hi everyone, I am really exciting for next year and am looking at full-time trading offers between Peak6 and Belvedere Trading, both of which are proprietary trading firms located in Chicago. What are people's thoughts on each? Thank you so much
Deciding between prop trading offers: PEAK6 vs Gelber vs TMG vs Spot
Hi guys, I am very lucky to have received a few offers from some pretty good prop shops. I recently interviewed and got offers from peak6, gelber, tmg and Spot Trading in Chicago. I was wondering which offer I should go for and why. Also, if you could also tell me more about the reputation of these...
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