I think that we are all saying the same thing couched in a slightly different context. Higher ratios, to me, means that I am making good decisions. Lower ratios, the converse. Be that as it may, it is not wise for me to ignore NET profitability. The mortgage and the 1040 say "professional trader". I'm supporting a wife and three kids with this income. I live and die off of my decisions.
Our $million traders may average only 2-6 cents per share, net. We also have traders who only make $100K at 25 cents per share. That is all I was referring to with the hamaburger parallel. Don