I have been trading the equity markets full time since January of 2002. I have enjoyed some recent success, but initially struggled. I did all the classic things wrong: over traded, ignored my stops, got too greedy, didn’t have a plan, etc. It wasn’t easy but I managed to get over the humbling experience, with just minor relapses now and again. (Ha Ha)
I decided to write this blog to share those experiences with other small investors and as a way to focus on trading. Not to mention, I get to opine on a myriad of subject matter in my own unique style. A very appealing thing.
Will add more on this later.
Now, everyone’s favorite legal pacifier, the disclaimer:
Please be advised that I am not recommending you spend your hard earned money on anything I have to say here. You are responsible for your own investment decisions and you should seek a registered representative.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 10:29 pm at 10:29 pm
CC-
I just found your blog today, and want to thank you for sharing your experiences with the rest of us.
I traded stocks briefly in the second half of 2004, but made all the mistakes you did, and more. I have done much reading and research since then, and think I’m ready to take the plunge again.
I won’t ask you to disclose any proprietary methods, but I have a few questions I’d like to ask you, such as:
Are you a technical or fundamental trader?
If you are a technical trader, do you trade breakouts, or are you a momentum trader? Did you trade part time prior to trading full time?
Again, thank you for taking the time to write this blog.
Eric
Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 2:32 pm at 2:32 pm
Eric,
Thanks for the questions. I’m going to post the vast majority of my response to the main page under the title: “My trading style.” The post date will be Wednesday, the 9th of May 2007, should others wish to review it.
You asked if I traded part time first? Yes, right after graduating college in the 1990′s, I began trading on a very limited, part time basis. Limited because I had insufficient funds and knowledge which as I look back on it was a good thing. Eventually, my funds grew, and I decided to give full time trading its due course. I like it but I think soon enough I might want to delve more into the research or wealth management end possibly under the umbrella of an established brokerage house or hedge fund. For no other reason then trading for a living can be somewhat isolating at times.
Thanks for your comments.
With warm regards,
CC