professional trader and lifelong student of the markets.

traded stocks for many years, and a few years ago i added index futures, primarily the ES, to my trading arsenal.

my strategy and tactics have changed over the years, partly reflecting the increased competition due to 24 hr. global electronic markets. at present, i position trade equities and daytrade the ES. the ES gives me my bread and butter daily income generation, while the equity positions are held for longer term growth.

i'm a student of Pete Steidelmayer and use market profile exclusively for my index futures trading. i'm part of a group of hedgie traders that follow the same system, albeit with some individual variation due to risk/tolerance levels.

highly recc. that anyone who is serious about the market read everything by Mark Douglas. i don't know any profitable hedgies who haven't. one of my trading associates is very good friends with Mark and says Mark not only knows the psych stuff, he can trade like no tomm. as well.