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[RT] Re: Obtaining a CTA License



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Call the NFA at 800-621-3570 for information. CTA registration and the NASD
have nothing to do with each other. The NFA (and CFTC) handle futures and the
NASD covers securities.

James Taylor wrote:

> Can anyone tell me if there is a way to obtain a CTA license without having
> worked for a NASD registered trading firm in the past ?
>
> I wish to take my series 3 and apply for my CTA, but have not worked for a
> trading firm in the past.  I am an experienced, well read, trader who has
> been working in another line of work as my primary profession.
>
> Otherwise, are there any CTA firms reading this who would consider
> sponsoring me in return for trading services.  I have an account
> established at Audittrade that can be reviewed for trade history, and I
> have a backtested discretionary trading system/procedures (combined with
> automated filters) that I guarantee you would be very interested in seeing.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> James