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Day Trading/Expert Profile
Expertise
Questions related to technical analysis, strategies, risk, trading plans, trading psychology and money management. Experience in trading all markets and timeframes with expertise in futures (e-minis, currency futures, commodities, European Markets-DAX) and equity options. Unfortunately I am not allowed to offer any specific trading advice (i.e. should I go long the DAX today).
Experience in the area
I have been involved in the industry since 1995 working for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and American Express Financial Advisors before becoming a full time trader. As Head Education Coach with Rockwell Trading I have coached hundreds of students around the world to achieve their trading goals with simple strategies, a sound trading plan and proper money management for the leveraged markets.
Organizations
Currently serving as Rockwell Trading's Head Education Coach www.rockwelltrading.com and moderator for Rockwell's Student Trading Room where we follow opportunities in the minis, interest rates, currency and grain markets daily.
Education/Credentials
Formerly licensed as a financial advisor with Series 6, 7, and 63 licenses. B.A. in Organizational Communications with a Business Minor from California State University, Sacramento.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked with institutional traders, brokers, proprietary trading firms and private traders but respect their anonymity.
One of the few distinguished World Cup Advisors www.worldcupadvisors.com
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis | 07/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Mr. Hodge: Thanks so much for ..... |
| Dave | 07/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for another great answer! |
| Dave | 07/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mark! I will definitley be in ..... |
| DayTraderJack | 07/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very Valuable Asset to Daytrading or Swing ..... |
| david | 06/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your informative reply |
Recent Answers from Mark Hodge
2009-10-22 day trader:
Hi Cassandra, Good question. Licenses really only come into play if you are going to be making trading recommendations for other traders, and offering investment advice. So there are no licenses needed
2009-10-12 Trader Tax Experts:
Hi EJ, I'm sure there are other tax services available but we usually recommend Green Trader Tax and they are the only preparers that I feel comfortable recommending. Not out of bad experiences with
2009-08-18 brk.a:
Hi Todd, I don't trade Berkshire Hathaway stock but I tried to enter a trade(BRK/A)in my Options Express platform and there were no restrictions. Just to doublecheck I contacted them and they said that
2009-07-07 How to get started right?:
Hi Curtis, Welcome to the world of day trading! It sounds like you have seen success making picks on a hunch, which could be tied to some fundamental information that you are "aware" of but not recognizing
2009-07-03 Options:
Hi Dave, Using the insurance analogy, I could see where you can come to that conclusion, but remember that with insurance you could pay more money to be insured for a longer term (like an option), or
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