It seems to get mentioned a lot on ET, and often referenced with some sort of hidden meaning. What is the big picture? What are all the dumb...
I'm hoping this thread doesn't get blocked. I wanted to extract some value before things got interesting.
As the title says, why is trading such a personal thing? One trader can think it's easy as cake, another trader for the life if him will never be...
Guys? This HFT stuff isn't really helping me out.
I've been trading on and off for a few years, but recently have gotten much more involved with trading ever since I got a new job and finally a...
Thanks, for the input guys. That is actually my plan I have one long term Vanguard account where I'll buy shares of VOO a etf that tracks the S&P...
What's your trading setup? What portion of your portfolio do you allocate for longterm and short term trades? I'm still learning about trading...
I'm about to start a good job; pay is pretty good, but I don't know if I want to work for the rest of my life. I enjoy trading much more, on one...
Thanks, Laissez Faire I'll look into it.:)
I need more info to track, I need more data. :) Looking at all the data does make my brain feel like mush.
Hi Marc, I swing trade etfs that track the S&P 500, eventually I want to move to options and futures that also track the S&P. I understand the...
I don't think I have that kind of market sway I'm a home trader. Do you mean reading the tape?
I'm trying to gather as much information as I can to better understand the overall market. What tools, information, and indicators do you use to...
I've actually seen this documentary already, I'm still wondering why didn't they just cut their losses when they reached the half trillion!
Thank you Lindq and Coolras, on to my studies. Good thing I actually enjoy learning about the financial markets. Best of luck on your trading.
I'm planning to read all I can, before I jump in options again. The leverage can be a dream come true or massive devastation. I understand the...
No problem, I'm still trying to wrap my head around options. So to cash in on a volatility decrease, we sell options. To make money before a...
If I had sold puts and call options before the increase in volatility I would have made a good profit, but how does one cash in on decreasing...
I'm an unemployed engineer, full-time substitute teacher.
That's my dream trade for a living, hopefully I get there.
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