Taking 103K to 1.2million by Year End 2008

Discussion in 'Journals' started by neke, Jan 12, 2008.

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  1. Remember last year when you were at this point and then lost all of the gains in just a few weeks. Why not take at least 25% off the table at this point so you can lock in the gains? Personally, I would take off the table what I put into it and then gamble with the house's money.

    I know that strategy sounds so Crameresque, however, seeing your history from last year why not play it safe this time around?


     
    #441     Oct 12, 2008
  2. DblArrow

    DblArrow

    To this and previous posters: Do you understand what he is trying to achieve?

    Whether you feel it is reckless or dumb trading or whatever, it seems to be his style. Just let the guy trade the way he chooses, not what you would do. Why is his way wrong and your way right?

    He would never reach a million if he was to take out to much profits or all his principal.

    BIG profits REQUIRE, BIG risks.

    Sorry neke, I know you can defend yourself and you probably don't need to but when folks start telling a guy how to trade and how he should limit risk it really grates on my nerves.

    Folks, lets let every other trader trade as they will - some are fodder and some are not.

    Chris

    P.S. I do enjoy watching your progress, keep on swinging - remember Babe Ruth, the strike out king??
     
    #442     Oct 12, 2008
  3. Im not saying he is wrong or bringing discredit down upon him.

    All I am doing is making a simple constructive suggestion and I hope it is taken into consideration. Im not saying what is right or wrong, but just suggesting a way to play it safe and to protect the gains that have been achieved.

    In this case, my suggestion would be to take at least 50k off the table and place it into 3-6 month CD. Lock the money down for 3-6 months.

    Locking down the gains for 3-6 months would not harm his goal and protect him from the distinct possibility of him going to zero.

    In fact, it would further his goals as he would have a second chance should the worse come.
     
    #443     Oct 12, 2008
  4. It's called trend following.
     
    #444     Oct 12, 2008
  5. Johno

    Johno

    " BIG profits REQUIRE, BIG risks."

    So can we take it that you're a student of the Nick Leeson approach to trading!
     
    #445     Oct 12, 2008
  6. let Neke reach his goal. No need to take out a puny 50k and buy a cd paying jack. what is a few hundred in interest to a person who nets over 100k per year trading.
     
    #446     Oct 12, 2008
  7. No. Big profits NOW require big risks.
     
    #447     Oct 12, 2008
  8. Johno

    Johno

    And many scalps. So much for risk management!
     
    #448     Oct 13, 2008
  9. nikke

    nikke

    Hi,

    Enjoying your thread. Which broker is being used?
     
    #449     Oct 13, 2008
  10. JB3

    JB3

    Nice Neke. Very Impressive.

    To infinity...and beyond!!!
     
    #450     Oct 14, 2008
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