what are your professions beside being a trader?

I'm a Psycho Therapist
(yes, that's two words

 

What is a "Trading Guru"?

And I am impressed you made it in 2009 when everyone else went into all cash and shell shock.

Regards,

 

That is an impressive record, unmatched by anyone I know! A 6 sigma case.

 

Interesting and inspirational story. How much capital did you need to get into full-time trading?

 

Farmer, realtor, security guard, landlord, worked in a call center, stock market investor, semi retired...That's why I do my investing the way I do. I have insomnia and live in California (true story). Many times I wake up at 10am (1pm eastern). The market is 1/2 over. Many of my bid/asks are put in the night before. My other trades I will do after 10 am (Pacific) most times. Unless the Shanghai market is down greatly, I'll just sleep in. If it's down, I'll get up at 6:30 pacific...Check the market, then go back to sleep. I have to do it this way to keep alive...I've had two heart attack...I need my sleep!!