As a senior trader I have encountered many different ways in which my fellow traders prepare themselves for their trading day. Some of the rituals were silly, s... Read More...
by David Costello
This morning I read an interesting quote from one of Ireland’s top hedge fund managers, Colm O’ Shea. In 2012 O’Shea was listed as the 21st... Read More...
Market Wizards (1, 2 and 3)
This series is the Holy Grail for all trainee futures traders. Even those still applying or only considering it, should... Read More...
If you have not studied business or finance in college, then futures trading can still be a great career for you. I studied engineering in college and was pleas... Read More...
Think you have the right personality traits to become a successful trader?
This useful infographic shows the usual stereotypes that are associated with the j... Read More...
A great trader is in complete control of his emotions, a picture of serenity when his markets are in meltdown. Of course, as trainees, the financial turmoil of ... Read More...
Most of the trades in the market go quietly by without making much impact.
There are winners and losers but sometimes trades are so spectacular that they cre... Read More...
A Positive Equity Trader shares his 5 tips to get you through a futures trainee trader interview.
1. Preparation/Research – This is the big one and ... Read More...
Here at Positive Equity we like to consider ourselves gamers.
We chill out during the day with games like Call of Duty, Pro Evolution Soccer, Gran Turismo etc... Read More...
Every first Friday of the month the gang take some time to get out of the office and have some good ol’ fashioned fun together. Sometimes it’s a few pints, some... Read More...
Are you a trader from India and looking to continue your career in futures trading in Europe? Trading in Europe can be very rewarding but it’s not all smooth sa... Read More...
We have a new trainee trader in the office - Jacques. He is French! He isn’t very talkative, and a little on the short side, but loves a good belly rub. It has ... Read More...
Hard to believe the recession hit the markets so long ago. Here's a some footage on prop traders working through the recession as part of a Prime Time documenta... Read More...
This week I got my health and our new batch of trainees on the mind. All this sitting is beginning to get to me. Not in a psychological way, but in a belt widen... Read More...
