Are there any city traders on here?

Are there any city traders on here?

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Bruce Lee

Original Poster:

157 posts

200 months

Friday 30th November 2007
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Hi trying to get into stockbroking or trading.

Want a career change at 31.

Am I too late?

Any advice?

Bruce Lee

Original Poster:

157 posts

200 months

Friday 30th November 2007
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Used this page as one hears all the time about traders and brokers that have supercars. Thought I could go direct.


Bruce Lee

Original Poster:

157 posts

200 months

Saturday 1st December 2007
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Thank you to everyone for taking the time to contribute, I appreciate it.

Perhaps this comment is based on a lack of knowledge at this stage however why would I trade PA?

I know nothing about stocks and shares, that's the whole point! I need an in to learn the business. Ultimately I might as well go and use my savings or sell the Boxster 5k cheaper than I want to be cash positive quickly and place all of it this afternoon on "Lucky Lady" in the 3.30".

Don't think I would ever use my own money, too much risk with no understanding of the markets what so ever and conversely I would never expect a trading house/brokerage or bank let me trade before an intensive trader trainee programme and completion of my FSA exams, allied to mentorship from a successful team of traders on a daily basis.

As I said I want a change of career. The stock market has always held an appeal for financial reasons, you hear all the time about brokers and traders/bankers earning massive pa bonuses. I currently earn pretty good money so guess I will have to accept it.

Just a thought and thanks to all for managing my expectations.

Thanks again.

Bruce Lee

Original Poster:

157 posts

200 months

Wednesday 5th December 2007
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Does anyone remember my original question??!!

Bruce Lee

Original Poster:

157 posts

200 months

Sunday 9th December 2007
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Golfman said:
I wish I understood some of what you guys are going on about! frown
Yes I am actually really glad I didn't get into trading now! SNooooooooooooozeeeeeeeee.