Recent content by Jad930

Destriero, where did you buy that levano please? that’s a great deal. thanks

Does anyone use an Apple MacBook Pro? These are more than $1600 new but seem to have a lot of user friendliness.

As a bond trader for 25 years and a residential real estate investor for 25 years, I believe Blackrock is only looking at the current cap rate of 8% to 10% for decent A and AA properties. The cash flow will continue but depreciation is almost certain as rates rise. In the long run, real estate...

Is speculating in lumber futures out of the question due to liquidity? not sure I am familiar with what GS did shorting oil in 2008?

Would anyone ever establish a short position in lumber futures 3-4 moths out? The September ‘21 contract had a volume of 125 on Friday. I know these are illiquid and thinly traded but there will always be buyers after prices normalize.

Thanks longandshort; that is a text book example of the informative commentary that makes this site great. That being said; do you mind if I ask if you are long or short and if so what duration?

Does anyone see shorting the 10yr and 30yr treasury bond futures as a long term trade with little price risk? If inflation returns and stimulus ends what’s to keep bond prices from falling other that a flight to safety trade when and if equities take a bath? The correction began last fall and...

I agree handle123. I do have passive Re income and that takes the stress off. Don’t attempt to trade without the need for money or you will perish by making mistakes. The market can stay irrational longer than you can solvent.

I went full time in March 21 with $1Mm for selling a rental portfolio I’d built over 20yrs while working in bond sales. The keys are: 1. Have a plan with risk management 2. Have house and cars paid off 3. Paper trade often especially after winning. 4. Don’t feel the need to trade every day...

Does anyone have an opinion on trading cost of the TD Ameritrade platform “ think or swim”? I am paying $3.50 per contract including fees and doing a couple of 20 block round trips a day. thanks