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    Hey everyone

    I am brand new to the forums...I am looking to speak with like minded individuals about trading.

    I am a futures and options broker in Chicago, IL and I also raise equity for my company's managed futures fund.

    I look forward to getting to know people in the forums and contributing any information I have to give.


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    Default Re: New to ETF Forum

    Welcome! Thanks for joining us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by etftalk View Post
    Welcome! Thanks for joining us.
    Thank you for welcoming me. I look forward to getting to know everyone in the community.
    My Educational Commodities Blog
    There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures.

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    Feel free to fire away with your market thoughts. Futures aren't how I roll, but I'm looking forward to your commentaries and strategies.

    What are your holding periods generally? Do you hold positions overnight? What do markets do you trade?
    "Don't let your highs get too high and don't let your lows get too low." Bullitt’s Market Blog

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    Welcome JEL! We're happy to see you here.

    Lady
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bullitt View Post
    Feel free to fire away with your market thoughts. Futures aren't how I roll, but I'm looking forward to your commentaries and strategies.

    What are your holding periods generally? Do you hold positions overnight? What do markets do you trade?

    This generally changes with whatever my clients are interested in doing. If they want to take on a lot more risk and go for the "homerun" type gains I will look for buying or selling an outright futures, or buying a naked option that would be held from anywhere from a few days to a few weeks...it would really depend on how tight they would want their stops and things like that.

    My favorite types of positions are longer term spread positions or selling naked options. I like these because it is a more conservative approach to the markets(aiming for 20-30% returns) and your able to manage risk and use statistics to your advantage. These are generally held 6-8 weeks, in some cases even longer.
    My Educational Commodities Blog
    There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures.

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    Quote Originally Posted by XL-entLady View Post
    Welcome JEL! We're happy to see you here.

    Lady
    Thank you for welcoming me. I look forward to getting to know you.
    My Educational Commodities Blog
    There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures.

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