Recent Content by markus26

  1. Psychology at 52 week highs/lows

    Unless you are trading a "market neutral" strategy you have to take into account market direction. So I'd have to agree it helps alot. As for...
    Post by: markus26, Jan 30, 2008 in forum: Psychology

  2. Psychology at 52 week highs/lows

    I'd rather short a 52-week low personally. This is what I know and do so I am a bit biased. However, determining the appropriate 52-week low to...
    Post by: markus26, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Psychology

  3. How do you reward yourself for good trades?

    I open a great bottle of wine...preferrably a Cali Cult Cab... When I have a bad trade bring on the Jack Daniels!! Is your account value...
    Post by: markus26, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Trading

  4. Psychology at 52 week highs/lows

    I have seen so many bad trades by both institutions and individuals that I don't know the answer to your question. The minority is right a...
    Post by: markus26, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Psychology

  5. Psychology at 52 week highs/lows

    Post by: markus26, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Psychology

  6. Psychology at 52 week highs/lows

    I think you have to look at whether or not the person/institution is "married" to the stock or not. If you let emotions get to you at either...
    Post by: markus26, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Psychology

  7. Does a trader want this volatility?

    JSSPMK, Nothing better then feeling like a piker to re-focus your head. I always found I trade extremely well after days like that. We all...
    Post by: markus26, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: Strategy Building

  8. Short CL/Long NG ? (Dennis Gartman Reco)

    I am not familiar with the trade but from people I know at large institutions Gartman is highly regarded for his market commentart/analysis. He...
    Post by: markus26, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: Commodity Futures

  9. New LLC -- good bank for small business?

    I would check out Wachovia if they are available in your area. I have several accounts with them including 3 LLC's. They have no minimum for the...
    Post by: markus26, Mar 7, 2006 in forum: Educational Resources