What does a trader do?

Traders buy and sell, or trade stocks in the U.S. equity markets (NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX). Each trader sets their own style and strategy based on training and coaching from the experienced professionals at Kershner Trading Group. Generally, trades are made within minutes, hours or overnight.
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Why is trading a great job?

• Everyday is exciting and different 
• Immediate feedback on performance and where improvement can be made
• Challenging mentally and emotionally
• Competitive nature of the job (self and market)
• Unlimited financial rewards

What kind of person makes a great trader?

• Ability to adapt with a market that is continually evolving
• Good discipline & risk management
• Using news and announcements
• Using indicators to trade with market sentiment
• Knowing exactly what you are looking for and not hesitating on entries and exits
• Good preparation and review habits

Who should not trade?

• Those that are not adaptable
• Those that cannot commit 1 year
• Those that cannot financially support themselves for the learning curve
• Those that can become emotional
• Anyone that needs all the facts before making a decision
• Anyone that is risk adverse

Why trade at Kershner?

Traders choose empowerment when they choose Kershner.

Capital

• Capital is provided
• Risk management monitoring
• Performance increases to capital accounts
• Trade support with the pit group

Technology Edge

• 60% of the staff devoted to enhancement and development of trading technologies
• Ability to automate parts of trading strategies
• Proprietary software Gr8trade
• Quant group to provides trade analysis

Mentorship

• Surrounded by other successful traders
• Training and mentorship programs
• Weekly training/meetings with the head of trading and managing director
• Speaker series and occasional question and answer meetings with Kershner’s most successful traders

Opportunity

• Our best traders can become Senior Traders
• Unlimited income potential
• Not limited by your experience
• Not limited by your time with the company
• Ability to build a business within a business

Benefits

• Casual fun work environment
• Great work/life balance
• Medical and dental group plans available after 6 months association

Reality check! This is a challenging job! While many aspects of the trading industry are exciting, it is not without challenges, such as:

• The learning curve is longer than expected
• There are more traders who are not successful in the role than there are traders who are successful
• No salary. Earnings are contingent upon trading productivity and performance; in the beginning, many new traders need secondary financial resources or a second job during the training and initial trading experience
• The emotional dynamics of trading can be difficult to manage

At Kershner, we minimize these challenges by striving to provide the best training and technology in the industry.

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