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Re: [RT] E*Mini S&P update



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the floor hasn't been the ideal place to trade for some time.  the costs have
accelerated and the competition against the arb houses, banks, and computer
traders has make it a very difficult place to make a living.

Timothy Morge wrote:

> At 03:01 PM 4/30/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >They don't need a major effect.  If the futures market gets thin they can run
> >the S&P after putting on positions in the Emini and then offer e mini
> >higher or
> >lower depending upon which way they are taking it.  then give up their S&P
> >contracts.  They can, they didn't before, use options as a hedge and then
> >try to
> >run the markets.
>
> Ira:
>
> That's a good point. But it means some of the local 'muscle' had to either
> learn new tricks or move on. I know quite a few of the older scalpers have
> found this new environment not to their liking.
>
> The gravy train will always be there for those that provide liquidity...and
> frankly, they deserve what they can get legally, for providing the
> liquidity I need to trade.
>
> Just my opinion.
>
> Tim
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