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    What percent does a stock go up or down by going into or out of the SP 500 or Russell 2000??

    But smart people know if a stock is headed into or going out of the index. So how do you price a company that looks like it is headed into an index?? I mean extra value... Does it create (add) more than 10% to the stock price if a small company is on the border (cusp) and gets into one of...
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    What percent does a stock go up or down by going into or out of the SP 500 or Russell 2000??

    Just wondering if you have a chart handy. Maybe 10-20 stocks and their history by going into and out of those indexes. Is it like a 5% gain (since there is already anticipation of it going in) and a 10% loss (since mutual funds don't want to be stuck with something they need to unload)...
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    Just wondering when does a trader become a gambler?

    Sounds like buying a house...
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    Just wondering when does a trader become a gambler?

    So Warren Buffett bought Coke and Sees Candy...Plans to hold onto them till he dies. Where is his lifecycle??
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    Just wondering when does a trader become a gambler?

    All "traders" knew a February 8th 2018 could and would happen... I think it is safe to say those who got slammed on that day were not investors. Those who could and did stick it out were most likely real "traders"...
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    Just wondering when does a trader become a gambler?

    Yeah, I double downed on GM (2007), GE, and Rite Aid...Does that make me a gambler?? I thought I was making wise moves... I am a buy and hold person (covered calls). I have learned to not put more than $10,000. in any one stock...Too risky!! Except for buying things like Alibaba...100 shares...
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    Just wondering when does a trader become a gambler?

    Just talking out loud. We know many people at casinos (and sports books) have a gambling problem. Just wondering what % of active traders have a gambling problem, but won't admit it? Those who work the sports book would say they know their games...And may make a profit. But besides the house...
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    How to overcome the inability to accept small losses when wrong on trades?

    "I am getting tired of blowing out accounts or getting margin calls." If you are getting many margin calls, I believe your system is broken. Not an active trader here...Just my thoughts. I buy and hold (covered calls). It sounds like maybe two issues. #1. Pride...Not willing to accept your...
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    TSLA - on verge of bankruptcy?

    He could throw his own money at Tesla to make a profit for the 3rd and 4th QT...Or do strange accounting. I worked at a Hershey plant years ago...Watched management do whatever it took to make their numbers (bonuses). Soooo, make your numbers for those two quarters. Then go into the...
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    Need life and job advice - breaking in to financial services/ trading

    I am currently approach 30 soon, I am an introvert. My personality is often slightly social awkward and shy... This tells me something right there. You may not want sales. You may be good at it...Don't know. I would go back to your university and talk to the placement office. You can take...
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    What are your thoughts on gold backed crypto?

    I would rather have 100 items in my house (canned foods, small gold coins, silver coins, vegetable seeds, paper towels, toilet paper, batteries, extra meds, things I can barter with) than any Bitcoin on my computer. Outside my house I would have fruit and nut trees, a vegetable garden, a...
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    TSLA - on verge of bankruptcy?

    # 1. Buy new Honda Civic # 2. Enjoy life
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    TSLA - on verge of bankruptcy?

    I think this is so funny...See below!! You can total a Tesla by using a one foot long sludge hammer and 5-10 seconds (hit in the right place). Totaled!! I will say again...TOTALED...5 seconds!!!! Someone could do $20,000,000. worth of damage in a lot full of Tesla cars before security could...
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    Odd lots vs all or none trades...

    Yeah, I see this happening with closed end funds or ETFs for China...Something like that. Usually about 10,000 shares a day type of stock (fund)...
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    Odd lots vs all or none trades...

    Questions about the above. I wish to buy 200 shares of XYZ stock. Say I put in my price 1/2 way between the bid/ask. If I do a "all or none" I move to the back of the line behind all the people who have odd lots (or 100 share lots) moving in front of me. If I don't do a "all or none", I...
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    Some new thoughts on Tesla...

    Obama won't buy a Tesla...Only a Chevy Volt!!
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    Some new thoughts on Tesla...

    Pinto... I know they are apples and oranges. But the government does care and will look into it.
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    Some new thoughts on Tesla...

    OK...Here are two thoughts. I have a feeling that over the last few weeks Tesla may be compromising on their quality to try and make their numbers for the Model 3. We know people on the Honda and Toyota assembly lines could shut down the lines if they saw or felt something did not look or seem...
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    Some new thoughts on Tesla...

    I know many people are looking at future earnings (maybe a pipe dream). But how can this stock be worth over $260. a share with these issues and bond ratings?? Am I not seeing something? Will the government bail out the company?? Maybe another flight to Mars may help??? Below...Just...
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    Some new thoughts on Tesla...

    Two questions...Why did Tesla come out with their recall after the market closed on Thursday?? Also, why do we not hear about the fire than went along with the deadly crash in California last week??? The press has tried to cover up the fire...That is more of a concern that the driver being...
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