How is retail day trading anything but a gamble?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by kmiklas, Jun 4, 2020.

  1. Tradex

    Tradex

    Right...

    Now imagine the 1000's of dollars you could make trading other financial instruments while you wait for months for an hypothetical breakout on the CL. That's the opportunity cost I was talking about earlier.

    CL inventory numbers you said?

    Big deal, they are all here (see below), only a fool would trade a financial instrument without at least knowing the financial reports that could move that market. It usually takes 5 seconds to find that type of info on Google, for ANY financial product you care to trade:
    https://www.cmegroup.com/education/events/economic-releases-calendar.html
    And also here (you can select the country too, default is USA):
    https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/calendar

    Money wise, the whole idea that a trader must "specialize" in one or two markets to make money is, at best, a losing proposition.

    For me it's total idiocy, period.
     
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    #151     Jun 7, 2020
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  2. This is for you @ironchef

    I have dined at the best restaurants in the world!!! And even flown private...

    Try Taillevent...

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    #152     Jun 7, 2020
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  3. Tradex

    Tradex

    A Chateau Latour 1953, Monsieur est un connaisseur a ce que je vois ! :thumbsup:
    (Yes I do speak french too ;))
    Thanks for the tip, I will try that restaurant next time I am in Paris.
     
    #153     Jun 7, 2020
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  4. My pleasure, Sir...

    Too bad, @themickey @ironchef have never had ANY clue about this, much, much less about a Romanée Conti!!!
     
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    #154     Jun 7, 2020
  5. Sekiyo

    Sekiyo

    There are still professional gamblers.
     
    #155     Jun 7, 2020
  6. ironchef

    ironchef

    Glad to know there is someone I can look up to and I am not being sarcastic but saying that with genuine respect and admiration. :thumbsup:

    I have only been full time since 2010 so have a lot of catching up to do. You are so right, timing, or luck is so much a part of our successes. The moment I read that I know you are the real deal.

    Best regards,

    PS: Thorp and Gross are two of my favorites, both had offices in Fashion Island, Newport Beach and both lived there.
     
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    #156     Jun 8, 2020
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  7. ironchef

    ironchef

    I am so happy to see all the great day traders are finally showing up and be counted. :thumbsup:

    Unfortunately I don't have the skills for day trading so have to make a living trading longer timeframe. :(
     
    #157     Jun 8, 2020
  8. ironchef

    ironchef

    You are another real pro. :thumbsup:

    I am a one trick pony. :D
     
    #158     Jun 8, 2020
  9. Sekiyo

    Sekiyo

    It's great to know what doesn't work,
    We all have our own circle of competence.
    There are plenty of way to make / lose money.

    Just find yours.
     
    #159     Jun 8, 2020
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  10. ironchef

    ironchef

    Yes, I don't even know what a Chateau is and I have only flown on GIV and GV but never on a G650 or G700. :(
     
    #160     Jun 8, 2020
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