Recent content by WorkingSlave

This is exactly what I did. I traded HLF heavily in December but entered January flat. I always sell my positions the same day. I rarely hold over night. I remember on Jan 2nd I made 10k on HLF. Then in the next week took major losses on this name. I not only messed up my tax situation but...

Thank you for all the responses I had a really rough night on Friday and didn't get out of bed until 3pm on Saturday to avoid being awake. This is stemming from the fact that I made about 45k on HLF end of December then continued to trade it into January ultimately losing 77k on this symbol...

Hi, I'm freaking out and literally shaking right now. I did a ton of day trading this year. Probably anywhere from 1-5 trades a day every business day in 2012. Buying and selling on margin upwards of $500,000. I use scottrade and have been using the "Gains/loss" center under the "my account"...

Hi guys, Is there anyway, or any place that shows which MM is the cheapest per share traded? I have been going through INET for all my trades, but I looked at my daily blotter yesterday and noticed a whopping $50 for a 5000 short I made. Was wondering if this could have been cheaper if I...

I see everyone's points. I really do. Yes I'm making good money, just under 100k, however break it down per hour and it's really not as relevant anymore. I'm a believer in "you get what you pay for" and the money is well earned with that regard. I'm not looking to make a ton as a prop...

The quality of postings is quite refreshing. It was nice to hear the experiences of others: success, loss, exploration. Many of the things I thought or felt were similiar. Thank you. One thing I should have clarified is that I do have a game plan for when I leave. I've been trading since 16...

Hello, I am looking forward to some replies. Thanks for the opportunity to pick your brains. A short background. I graduted college in 2008 and have been employed since by a bulge bracket firm. This will be my 21st month at the firm. Bottom line is waking up at 5am and leaving at 10 has...