Recent content by Brian Diesel

Thank you Rhino. That is exactly what I am looking for. As I said, I taught myself to trade and have made a little bit of money from it. All I would really like is the chance to go somewhere and learn.

I have been looking at the CAIA and it looks very interesting. I believe you have passed both levels correct? What did it offer you as far as learning and improving your investing (stocks, real estate, etc) What study course or books would you rec.? I see they have a test in March, which...

who knows, Thank you very much. I have read most of the books that you have mentioned. The C++ is something I will have to take a look at, but you brought up a good point, 'depends on the trading I do'. I actually think at this point, learning to do more advanced excel functions is what...

I agree with it being once in a lifetime and wish I was not as conservative as I am. But can't complain. My fathers account is an IRA. It's his retirement. After busting his @ss for 30 years working outside in construction, I am happy that I can help him retire and live a modest life in...

I want to learn more than the typical Trading for a Living etc books. What would be the best courses, books, etc to read/take? Should I enroll at a local college and learn some C ++ programming? Take advanced Excel classes? Enroll in the CFA or CAIA? Any input is greatly...

If you are referring to me, my first year that I made $85k was actually in 2000.

Yes, I did it for real. But decided that getting an education now is more important. But of course that imo, and I respect your opinion and decision. How is trading going for you?

I only calculated my returns as absolute. As I stated, this was in a cash account. If I had margin, it would allow me to conduct more trades, shorting, etc., but of course does not mean my performance would be necessarily better. My first year trading, I actually made $85k on a $10k...

Spending $5-10k a year to 'verify' my trading in my fathers IRA account did not seem appropriate. Maybe I'm just a little naive, but the brokerage statements (Schwab & Tradestation) could be verified, no? I am def. not the 'good' trader that I know I can be, but I think that having four...

So, I have been trading on my own since about 1999. I did well in 2000 and 2001 and decided to go to school for my BBA in Entrepreneurship. In 2002, I stopped trading my own money and started trading/managing my fathers retirement. It is a cash account (IRA account) so I could only go long...

I was a member in the Trendfund room back in 99-01'. Waxie did a great job calling the market long and short. But 99-01' was a great market. I wouldn't pay whatever he is charging now. I don't think he is even in the room anymore. I do subscribe to Dan Zanger's newsletter...

Thanks. But was looking for some more recent feedback. It seems they have some more moderators making calls. But it's been my experience that there are not any good chat rooms out there. At least worth the monthly fee.

Anyone ever check them out? Their stock performance seems pretty good. http://www.millennium-traders.com/performance/msp.aspx But who knows.... Brian