First you have to define what is trading. I once go long on the NIY at about 18000 with the intention of holding it, rolled it a few time and exit at about 22000. Is it trading or investing? I hold some of the stocks long term but I also sell them as appropriate and I also trade interest rates, am I a trader or investor?
The English lit grad gave up on his passion and decided to work in a warehouse. Still, it’s just a stepping stone and creating some clarity on what they want and whether they are willing to go for it with what comes after life in an Amazon Warehouse.
I intend to hold most of my position long term (2+ years) but won't hesitate to sell if I deemed appropriate.
I was saying it in jest. So, you really don't have to defend your post. Anyway, sounds like you have a good strategy you are comfortable with, so go for it. Best wishes.
I know this thread is a couple of weeks old, but for anyone who is interested, I feel fairly confident that I have uncovered the true identity of "cityboy12." If not, then I have stumbled across someone whose place of origin, life experiences and expressed opinions are parallel those of cityboy12 in a "ripley's believe it or not" manner. Just watch this 12 minute youtube interview with none other than (drum roll, please): Anton Kreil! (Am I the only one who thinks that name sounds like a James Bond villain?) Yes, I know that one or more previous commenters already suspected that cityboy12 was Kreil (although cityboy was evasive when that suspicion was raised), but I really think this interview confirms it beyond a reasonable doubt:
What has any of this to do with just trading your money and making a profit? The institutional side of the business does not have anything to do with me making a living, which I do.
Cityboy DEMANDS proof! You MUST supply him with it. Not that he supplied any proof of his success when i asked him.