Are you a Trader or Speculator?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by yobo, Oct 23, 2011.

Are you a Trader or Speculator?

  1. I am a trader.

    16 vote(s)
    47.1%
  2. I am a speculator.

    18 vote(s)
    52.9%
  1. Pekelo

    Pekelo

    A few minutes ago I exchanged my semen for sexual pleasure. I am a trader!!!

    P.S.: The thread is stuuuuupid....
     
    #11     Oct 23, 2011
  2. yobo

    yobo

    At least you get the concept. So many don't. Sounds like you made a good trade. Lol
     
    #12     Oct 23, 2011
  3. Lornz

    Lornz

    I am a speculator, I exchange risk for profit...
     
    #13     Oct 23, 2011
  4. Nice trade. :cool:

    Don`t forget risk management. :p
     
    #14     Oct 23, 2011
  5. Lornz

    Lornz

    Yes, be vary of counterparty risk, naked positions can be dangerous!

    I assumed he was short and that the buyer wanted delivery! :D
     
    #15     Oct 23, 2011
  6. Which one are you?

    life is on the wire. the rest is just waiting.
     
    #16     Oct 23, 2011
  7. N54_Fan

    N54_Fan

    It may have been a trade for you but SHE was speculating since she will profit later as you buy her that new purse, dress, and shoes she has been eyeing at the mall.
     
    #17     Oct 23, 2011
  8. cornix

    cornix

    Isn't the purpose of the business - to minimize risk and maximize profit?

    And according to this hypothesis covered calls are not always the optimal way to trade or speculate (doesn't matter how you name it).
     
    #18     Oct 23, 2011
  9. All of those who "Trade" the markets are Speculators....period.

    There is just a difference in Time Frame.

    A day trader speculates with in seconds, HFT traders within mili-seconds...Swing traders, days to weeks and Long Term Traders, months to years.

    Every one "Speculates" on a move no matter what time frame.

    To call it by another definition is ass-nine.
     
    #20     Oct 24, 2011