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February 1st, 2015, 11:12 AM

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Anybody heard of topsteptrader (review)

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Posted By Sufyan

Isn't that the same as saying "youll be funded...

Isn't that the same as saying "youll be funded with a few thousand dollars" ? I still dont understand what people mean when they keep emphasizing buying power as the perk.

TopStep's buying power...

Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors

February 1st, 2015, 09:41 AM

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Anybody heard of topsteptrader (review)

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Posted By Sufyan

When I talk about the 1-2% rule it is not just...

When I talk about the 1-2% rule it is not just about risk of ruin. It is also about risk of nullifying your edge (which can also cause risk of ruin). The two are mutually exclusive. Sure TopStep has...

Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors

January 31st, 2015, 05:58 PM

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Anybody heard of topsteptrader (review)

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Posted By Sufyan

Forgive me not quite sure what you mean exactly,...

Forgive me not quite sure what you mean exactly, are you referring to my comment about "not wanting to lose someone else's money either"?

I've listened to all of the TopStepTrader funded...

Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors

January 31st, 2015, 05:38 PM

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Anybody heard of topsteptrader (review)

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Posted By Sufyan

But im not really interested in losing someone...

But im not really interested in losing someone else's money just for the sake of losing it. I want to be profitable. So if trading a 2k account is a bad idea because you are undercapitalized, then it...

Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors

January 31st, 2015, 04:45 PM

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Anybody heard of topsteptrader (review)

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Posted By Sufyan

I understand that a larger account size lets you...

I understand that a larger account size lets you trade larger. But that is the crux of the issue.

5 contracts on ES = (12.50*5) = $62.5
Add $5 for fees = (5*5) = $25
If you enter with 5...

Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors

January 31st, 2015, 04:25 PM

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Anybody heard of topsteptrader (review)

Views: 383,450

Posted By Sufyan

Largest account i've traded is a 5k forex...

Largest account i've traded is a 5k forex account.
Unfortunately it was down to $200 in a few months. Luckily i've had much more success in recent months, but that that is neither here nor there.
...

Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors

January 31st, 2015, 03:33 PM

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Anybody heard of topsteptrader (review)

Views: 383,450

Posted By Sufyan

Hi guys, I wanted to get some feedback to help me...

Hi guys, I wanted to get some feedback to help me try to understand something a little bit better.

A funded account has a maximum draw down limit. If you hit that draw down, you lose the account....

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What unexpected challenges have you encountered while trading on a "Funded Trader" platform?

Limited trading instruments
High platform usage fees
Lack of support or mentorship
Unrealistic rules and requirements
No significant challenges
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