Recent Content by Big Money

  1. How can I fix this psychological problem?

    Kivd, While some others have made so excellent points (Ghost especially) and have asked whether you really have a plan, I will address just the...
    Post by: Big Money, Oct 2, 2011 in forum: Psychology

  2. Do you sometimes feel guilty?

    Debaser82, I do not for many reasons I won’t go into but more importantly, I would consider it a warning sign that someone felt guilty that...
    Post by: Big Money, Aug 27, 2011 in forum: Economics

  3. Advice on buying some Pistols

    Baron, I would start with the most important advice in the thread so far mentioned by AAAinthebeltway. The first and most important thing you...
    Post by: Big Money, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: Chit Chat

  4. Observing emotions to trade well

    Sumeet666, It sounds like you are on the right track with your post going into more detail about your thinking and why you thinking that way. A...
    Post by: Big Money, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: Psychology

  5. Observing emotions to trade well

    Ghost, I would agree with your thoughts here as well but my only caution is that the newer the trader you are, the less able you will be to...
    Post by: Big Money, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: Psychology

  6. Observing emotions to trade well

    Sumeet666, I have a few suggestions. While many of your actions may seem good on the surface, what you are really doing is undermining your...
    Post by: Big Money, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Psychology

  7. Just a kid looking for advice

    S.Cromwell1989, While you have received some good advice (and I especially like Visaria’s advice) you probably don’t want to hear the...
    Post by: Big Money, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Professional Trading

  8. I gave up the "grail" yet he failed.

    TrueRange, While it may seem like a good idea to help him again (and the nice thing especially as you feel you owe him), the fact is he knows...
    Post by: Big Money, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: Psychology

  9. All your homes belong to us says wells fargo

    Against my better judgment as I used to work in banking before trading let’s look at this “victim” story and show what is really going on....
    Post by: Big Money, Oct 20, 2010 in forum: Economics

  10. Trading Lessons/Insights From Coin Flipping

    tradingjournals, The lesson of the significance of a coin flip and how it applies to trading is a pretty important point IMHO. There is a great...
    Post by: Big Money, Sep 4, 2010 in forum: Risk Management

  11. the crash i called and continue

    Riddler, May I humbly suggest you focus on the most important thing that matters to a trader. Did you get paid for your wonderful prediction?...
    Post by: Big Money, Aug 30, 2010 in forum: Trading

  12. Overcoming Fear when the stock fluctuates around your entry price

    DGMan, You have fear/anxiety because you don’t know what you are doing and/or don’t actually have a system or setup to follow. So of course...
    Post by: Big Money, Aug 29, 2010 in forum: Psychology

  13. Stanley Druckenmiller shuts firm: another victim of poor market conditions

    Ghost, In general I would agree with this except for the fact that 95% + of the general population have never heard of Stanley Druckenmiller...
    Post by: Big Money, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: Wall St. News

  14. Sandwich board job hunter finds job!!!

    First, you can exclude any asset you have from a bankruptcy if you desire (by reaffirming the debt), including your home (assuming you keep making...
    Post by: Big Money, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: Wall St. News

  15. When you know it will be a bad day...

    LeeD, The only problem is you. I would say you have two issues at work here: common sense and stupidity are what cause you to do this. Let me...
    Post by: Big Money, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: Psychology