Would you like to know how a city trader thinks?

[Fas]

Hello Traders.

I have been given the oppertunity to spend some time at two large central banks. I will be speaking to various city traders as well as watching them trade. I will be splitting my time there between various trading floors which will include FX, Futures and Commodoties.
Im starting this thread to ask what questions you would put forth to these traders if you were in my position. Any questions you put forward, i will respond with the answers here on moneytec.

Fas

[bobnat]

Fas,

What a wonderful opportunity you have! Make the most of it and it'll cut years off of the learning curve.

First off, time frames? What do they trade?

Find out about money management. How do they do it? Do they step on the gas when in a winning position (like Richard Dennis did to make his millions) and what is the method for this?

Unit sizing and position sizing. How do they measure volatility and deal with it across their portfolios?

How do they approach fundamentals? Do they buy the rumor and sell the fact?

Do they use indicators? If so, which group, or class, of indicators do they think are worth using?

Good luck,

Nat