Going long on short positions without getting burned

Discussion in 'Trading' started by Cuddles, Dec 27, 2018.

  1. Overnight

    Overnight

    That is the way I think of it, and that was the assumption I have been going on through all my time in this business. "Blowing out" an account means it going from whatever was in it, to zero. Losing 20% of an account is just a large loss.

    Have I been thinking in wrong terms?
     
    #21     Dec 27, 2018
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  2. Overnight

    Overnight

    Well, that kinda' comes naturally from your nick. :)
     
    #22     Dec 27, 2018
  3. tommcginnis

    tommcginnis

    Most certainly not. Down 10% is taking it on the chin. Down 20% is taking it a bit lower. But you examine methods, stops, and expectancy; pull up the boot straps, and trundle on, grateful that you have 80%-90% of your shit together.

    "Blowing out" is end-of-game stuff.
     
    #23     Dec 28, 2018