Recent content by loungin'

Thanks surfer. "it's hard to be the only smile in a crowd of frowns" (Sweat Shop Union)

I've been actively paper-trading and would like some real experience. Thanks for the advice, but it's information I'm looking for.

Thanks plum. Blessed are the rigid for they shall not be warped by pressure. ;)

Thanks tips. But one used to be able to trade with 500 bucks, there must be a broker out there that still accepts so little. It's more for the experience than to make cash, by the way.

... and I want to open a trading account. I was planning on using IB because (I thought) it was 500 bucks to open an account, but no longer. Ameritrade's commissions will eat me alive because my trading strategy requires lots of trading. Basically, I require under 1000 dollars initial...

Slice values will be updated after the holidays.

New format.

I didn't actually short coke, I just looked at it. I consider it a little risky because it's such a well known company and with the declining dollar some investors might pick it up. DK, yes I meant BBBY. I seem to have a knack for typos.

Coke looks like a potential short.

Greetings, This is my first attempt at a swing journal. Unfortunately I won't have the time to justify all my trades, but I guarantee I will post my entries and exits in advance. Attached to each post will be a complete XLS file.

ein Canadian!

http://www.stockstalker.com has a system that finds stocks that have moved sharply. they were just beta testing but it's over now. luckily I got to play around in the program but now it's 20 bucks for a two day trial. on the website there's tons of info. jik

http://www.dol.gov (labor) http://www.bls.gov (dept of labor statistics) http://www.census.gov (bureau of the census) http://www.bea.doc.gov (bureau of economic analysis) http://www.fedstats.gov (fed stats) http://www.auber.org/htmls/leapcomp.html