2016 Trading Accounts
December 19, 2016
I kept my trading capital at GBP 85,000 in 2016,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2016 | Q2 2016 | Q3 2016 | Q4 2016 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 28,193 | 29,436 | 26,523 | 24,007 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 180.14 | 213.84 | 175.24 | 208.03 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | 19.64 | 16.09 | 19.10 | 19.64 |
| BONUSES | 660 | 800 | 850 | 525 |
| NET PROFIT | 28108 | 29461 | 26633 | 23759 |
| HOURS WORKED | 365 | 362 | 342 | 321 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 77.24 | 81.32 | 77.55 | 74.79 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 655 | 651 | 640 | 631 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 887 | 926 | 899 | 893 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 4.85 | 4.88 | 4.61 | 4.26 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 33.17 | 34.63 | 31.20 | 28.24 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 11.06 | 11.54 | 10.40 | 9.41 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 13201 | 13783 | 12419 | 11241 |
| SERVICES | 14992 | 15653 | 14104 | 12766 |
2015 Trading Accounts
December 17, 2015
I raised my trading capital to GBP 85,000 in 2015,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2015 | Q2 2015 | Q3 2015 | Q4 2015 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 27,319 | 28,524 | 25,700 | 23,363 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 169.41 | 201.10 | 85.25 | 217.50 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | 18.47 | 7.83 | 19.97 | 16.54 |
| BONUSES | 520 | 915 | 960 | 1005 |
| NET PROFIT | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| HOURS WORKED | 362 | 364 | 360 | 302 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 75.47 | 78.36 | 71.39 | 77.03 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 634 | 647 | 639 | 602 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 892 | 899 | 903 | 901 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 4.83 | 4.90 | 4.45 | 4.29 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 32.14 | 33.56 | 30.24 | 27.37 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 10.71 | 11.19 | 10.08 | 9.12 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 12792 | 13356 | 12034 | 10892 |
| SERVICES | 14527 | 15168 | 13667 | 12370 |
2014 Trading Accounts
December 15, 2014
I kept my trading capital at GBP 75,00 in 2014,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2014 | Q2 2014 | Q3 2014 | Q4 2014 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 25,944 | 27,559 | 24,200 | 21,680 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 170.50 | 202.40 | 165.87 | 196.90 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | 19.50 | 15.98 | 18.97 | 19.50 |
| BONUSES | 575 | 685 | 740 | 400 |
| NET PROFIT | 25784 | 27480 | 24210 | 21318 |
| HOURS WORKED | 355 | 370 | 350 | 319 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 73.08 | 74.48 | 69.14 | 67.96 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 652 | 681 | 623 | 654 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 901 | 897 | 885 | 891 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 4.42 | 4.51 | 4.39 | 3.72 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 34.59 | 36.75 | 32.27 | 28.91 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 11.53 | 12.25 | 10.76 | 9.64 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 12618 | 13404 | 11770 | 10544 |
| SERVICES | 13326 | 14155 | 12430 | 11136 |
2013 Trading Accounts
December 15, 2013
I raised my trading capital to GBP 75,000 in 2013,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2013 | Q2 2013 | Q3 2013 | Q4 2013 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 24,776 | 28.555 | 23,800 | 22,430 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 160.34 | 190.34 | 80.69 | 205.86 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | 18.34 | 7.77 | 19.84 | 16.43 |
| BONUSES | 450 | 825 | 850 | 880 |
| NET PROFIT | 24502 | 28626 | 24004 | 222543 |
| HOURS WORKED | 350 | 365 | 361 | 315 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 70.79 | 78.23 | 65.93 | 71.21 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 650 | 667 | 642 | 655 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 890 | 889 | 896 | 894 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 4.28 | 4.82 | 4.14 | 3.83 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 33.03 | 38.07 | 31.73 | 29.92 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 11.01 | 12.69 | 10.58 | 9.97 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 12050 | 13888 | 11575 | 10909 |
| FOUND BY SERVICE | 12726 | 14667 | 12225 | 11521 |
2012 Trading Profits
December 15, 2012
I kept my trading capital at GBP 50,000 in 2012,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2012 | Q2 2012 | Q3 2012 | Q4 2012 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 22, 186 | 26,604 | 21,095 | 20,008 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 155 | 184 | 78 | 199 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | 53 | -48 | -67 | 51 |
| BONUSES | 850 | 700 | 1050 | 350 |
| NET PROFIT | 22,386 | 26,726 | 21,692 | 19,666 |
| HOURS WORKED | 349 | 366 | 353 | 332 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 63.57 | 72.69 | 59.76 | 60.27 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 645 | 661 | 642 | 634 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 887 | 913 | 899 | 864 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 3.88 | 4.41 | 3.65 | 3.65 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 44.37 | 53.21 | 42.19 | 40.02 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 14.79 | 17.74 | 14.06 | 13.34 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 9031 | 12443 | 9655 | 10440 |
| SPORTS ARBITRAGE WORLD | 13155 | 14161 | 11440 | 9568 |
2011 Trading Accounts
December 15, 2011
I kept my trading capital at GBP 50,000 in 2011,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2011 | Q2 2011 | Q3 2011 | Q4 2011 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 24,292 | 27,199 | 22,433 | 22,099 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 142 | 168 | 84 | 196 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | 101 | 51 | -72 | -91 |
| BONUSES | 1400 | 800 | 1395 | 400 |
| NET PROFIT | 24,992 | 27,323 | 23,359 | 21,937 |
| HOURS WORKED | 355 | 361 | 360 | 341 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 68.43 | 75.34 | 62.31 | 64.81 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 652 | 644 | 656 | 641 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 892 | 915 | 903 | 933 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 4.18 | 4.62 | 3.79 | 3.70 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 48.58 | 54.40 | 44.87 | 44.20 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 16.19 | 18.13 | 14.96 | 14.73 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 9297 | 11340 | 11911 | 8211 |
| SPORTS ARBITRAGE WORLD | 14995 | 15859 | 10522 | 13888 |
2010 Trading Accounts
December 28, 2010
I kept my trading capital at GBP 50,000 in 2010,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2010 | Q2 2010 | Q3 2010 | Q4 2010 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 23,107 | 25,418 | 22,109 | 21,504 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 109 | 117 | 116 | 102 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | -74 | 61 | -65 | -25 |
| BONUSES | 1250 | 950 | 1495 | 350 |
| NET PROFIT | 23,717 | 25,855 | 22,966 | 21,270 |
| HOURS WORKED | 359 | 355 | 349 | 344 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 64.36 | 71.60 | 63.35 | 62.51 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 646 | 638 | 642 | 631 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 974 | 1012 | 998 | 997 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 3.67 | 3.94 | 3.45 | 3.42 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 46.21 | 80.84 | 44.22 | 43.01 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 15.40 | 16.95 | 14.74 | 14.34 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 9275 | 10681 | 10445 | 9740 |
| SPORTS ARBITRAGE WORLD | 13832 | 14737 | 11664 | 11764 |
My trading has stepped up a level or two this year as I have now started using cross market trades via Sports Arbitrage World. My profits this year were also given a massive boost by the World Cup bonanza!!
2009 Trading Accounts
January 1, 2010
I kept my trading capital at GBP 50,000 in 2009,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2009 | Q2 2009 | Q3 2009 | Q4 2009 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 17944 | 18150 | 18663 | 17903 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 103 | 221 | 108 | 194 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | +207 | +95 | -42 | +35 |
| BONUSES | 1225 | 750 | 1450 | 375 |
| NET PROFIT | 18,816 | 18,317 | 19,476 | 17,662 |
| HOURS WORKED | 322 | 329 | 344 | 307 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 55.73 | 55.17 | 54.17 | 58.32 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 841 | 824 | 851 | 831 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 629 | 614 | 627 | 622 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 3.39 | 3.59 | 3.49 | 3.46 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 35.89 | 36.30 | 37.27 | 35.81 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 11.96 | 12.10 | 12.42 | 11.94 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 9052 | 8993 | 8626 | 9103 |
| ZERO-RISK-ARBITRAGE | 8892 | 9157 | 10007 | 8800 |
2008 Trading Accounts
January 1, 2009
I kept my trading capital at GBP 50,000 in 2008,
withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2008 | Q2 2008 | Q3 2008 | Q4 2008 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 18438.26 | 18332.89 | 17855.62 | 14522.14 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 198.33 | 264.33 | 242.15 | 227.10 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | -18.12 | -31.22 | +5094.66 | +984.22 |
| BONUSES | 1675 | 825 | 450 | 400 |
| NET PROFIT | 19439.81 | 18405.34 | 22701.13 | 15222.26 |
| HOURS WORKED | 376 | 372 | 380 | 312 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 49.04 | 49.28 | 46.99 | 46.55 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 886 | 895 | 851 | 799 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 649 | 632 | 621 | 603 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 3.21 | 3.24 | 3.38 | 3.01 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 36.88 | 36.67 | 35.71 | 29.04 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 10.99 | 10.81 | 12.50 | 11.48 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 7051.64 | 6855.24 | 8022.79 | 7994.91 |
| ZERO-RISK-ARBITRAGE | 9436.77 | 9361.28 | 10728.36 | 9231.82 |
In Q3 2008, I exchanged some of my USD for GBP as the rate moved heavily in my favour. This resulted in an unexpected currency profit of just over £5,000
2007 Trading Accounts
January 1, 2008
I increased my trading capital to GBP 50,000 at the
beginning of 2007, withdrawing my profits each quarter
beginning of 2007, withdrawing my profits each quarter
| Q1 2007 | Q2 2007 | Q3 2007 | Q4 2007 | |
| TRADING INCOME | 16488.41 | 16216.52 | 18751.15 | 17226.73 |
| TRADING EXPENSES | ||||
| ISP | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ARBITRAGE SERVICES | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| TRANSACTION FEES | 286.12 | 144.23 | 124.85 | 141.63 |
| CURRENCY LOSSES/GAINS | -39.85 | -63.74 | -52.14 | -14.13 |
| BONUSES | 1850 | 1025 | 975 | 1325 |
| NET PROFIT | 17555.44 | 16576.55 | 19092.16 | 17938.97 |
| HOURS WORKED | 371 | 378 | 402 | 311 |
| EFFECTIVE HOURLY WAGE | 44.44 | 42.90 | 46.64 | 55.39 |
| NUMBER OF ARBS | 803 | 814 | 852 | 834 |
| AVERAGE TOTAL INVESTMENT | 622 | 636 | 651 | 648 |
| AVERAGE PERCENTAGE | 3.30 | 3.13 | 3.38 | 3.19 |
| ROI FOR QUARTER | 32.98 | 32.43 | 37.50 | 34.45 |
| ROI FOR MONTH | 10.99 | 10.81 | 12.50 | 11.48 |
| SOURCES OF PROFIT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| ARBS FOUND MYSELF | 7051.64 | 6855.24 | 8022.79 | 7994.91 |
| ZERO-RISK-ARBITRAGE | 9436.77 | 9361.28 | 10728.36 | 9231.82 |
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