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That looks allot like pyramiding a position. As profits accumulate, the proceeds are scaled into the position; certainly valid, not withstanding the risk considerations.

Hi James, What's the timeframe for your call? I.e., are we done with a bear market rally that lasted 15 months, or is this an IT top?

I read an analisys that if not for the BoJ intervention, the USD/JPY would be at around the 95 level. I don't know how true that is, but it's an interesting point of view. The BoJ has been defending the 106 level, and most recently the 105.5 level, by selling trillions of yen. So, it makes...

A PM from Waggie945... ---------- RE: James Crock-Stock . . . Hey There, So what do you think of yoru good "buddy" James now??? LOL!!! Waggie ----------- Well, Waggie945, I'm not sure why you PM'd me this message; I think I had a response or two very early in the...

Don't know the stats on that... are you referring to not having money or not having happiness? I've known very wealthy people who are also single and lonely, and I would never trade for that... Period. It think those that are quick to say no to this question of trading money are already...

Oh absolutely!!! No strings attached? You bet! You're right in it being a happiness enabling technology .. being able to spend more time with friends and family... Oh yea! However, that was not the question; you have to give up your family and your friends. My wife and kids are priceless...

I think samson77 has it right. Many studies of those who became suddenly rich (i.e., million dollar lottery winners, etc.) are actually less happy after having all that money--the illusion of what happiness it would bring is dispelled. I vote no. Money doesn't make one happy; it does...

Be very, very careful with banner type ads and anything that offers to check something on your computer, give a browser enhancement, offer to provide a service like keeping your clock up to date, etc., etc., etc. This is a common way for these nastly little popup programs to get installed. Some...

You might want to track the SMH against the SOX... Just a thought.

Mr. Waggie945... I can't agree with your assessment about James's credibility. I've found this thread quite entertaining and colorful. James may not be likable--he gloats about calls, may be considered arrogant, etc. However, he made a challenge, laid out terms in that challenge, and had...

It will take a bit longer than 3-6 months to become "consistently" successful as a trader... more like 3 to 5 years. There is much to learn and experience is necessary and invaluable. Still, this time frame is in line with--or even shorter than other very rewarding professions.

It's a shame a post so well intended and right on target should need such a disclaimer. Couldn't agree more with the contents of your post. Well stated.

Very true, however, if e-mail is his only method of contacting customer service, then FreeTrade is likely much better than the parent division. I've e-mailed them a number of times and typically have an answer within 30 minutes... much better than the 2 or 3 days from his experience... again...

fwiw: Scottrade vs. freetrade (have accounts at both) I never really had a problem with fills at Scottrade. However, they had some growing pains earlier this year with their streamer and web interface. These problems seem to be under control now. Mutual fund trading is free for rydex...

Now, that's a fair challenge! ...Would love to see the results.