I guess they determined it was too risky for you. LOL Who's the broker? (so I know where not to go)
For a book I suggest Market Wizards by Jack Schwager. It's all interviews with successful traders and investors, gives you an idea about what goes...
No, never average down without good reason. You have to know what you're doing, and the second (lower) buy is always just above a level of very...
Ericdh, Glad youy finally found something meaningful to add. It will help my trading I'm sure. And it's drivel, not dribble.
I usually take a full position first. When I first started I would add some when it went my way but that just raised my average cost and lowered...
When the market was near the bottom a month ago the evil empire (media, Goldman, funds, etc.) was reccommending that people hold off or go easy on...
I use $COMPQ (NASDAQ)
A gyro senses changes in position. They have been using ring laser gyros for 15 years in military aircraft and guidance systems. A flywheel would...
He's too wily. Like Moriarty.
I think Don has made some good posts, I'm glad he's here, but I'm seriously considering the trusty I button right now. Too much spam.
I've got to say it. Man, we have some quality going on here! Excellent posts.
Me too. Now, if only I knew the password..... BTW, it says "Enter username for Admin Console at Ads.elitetrader.com."
Something to think about. Your serious girlfriend might have a different opinion of you after she see's you go from a 80k company guy to a...
I think this poll might be beneficial to people considering trading for the first time. Sometimes the decision to start trading is has a lot...
Don't take anyones advice. You're the one that will have to live with the consequences. There's a saying "Expert advice is always comforting, even...
I am (was?) an AT&T AtHome cable customer. Opened my browser this morning, and surprise, surprise, I'm at AT&T. None of my bookmarks or homepage...
Risk management (the firms risk) . R = (Commissions/Trading results) "A bad trader". -1 > R < 0 . "A good trader" R > 0 or R < -1 ....
Go to Stockcharts.com. Do a customized scan. Example, find all stocks with atr(10)>2 and price <20. All the returned symbols will have a daily...
If you could get it at $1.10 or less tomorrow it might be worth a small position. Looks interesting if your in a speculating mood.
Posted by Jaan "for example, some believe that the presence of a sentient being is required on the receiving end to invoke the collapse." ....
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