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This is actually a complex discussion about what is better. The buy-write or naked put selling. 1) Tax Implications of the two strategies. Which one will generate a lower tax on gains? Obviously, the buy-write will have more favorable long term tax advantages with the lower tax on...

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I have only heard good things about them. Your software and hardware config plays a big part of how well the system runs

Boom and bust cycles are natural and should just be accepted. I personally think the engineering of the fed to try to smooth out the boom and bust cycles with artificial monetary policy is only contributing to the boom/bust cycles. For instance, one of the factors of this latest boom and...

When I first started trading, I found myself in the same situation. Made good money in the morning, only to give it back and churn commissions. Realized as long as I was in front of the screen, I would click the buttons. So, I made sure I was busy during those times of the day. Scheduled a...

Great thread. Keep it coming

You should have a backup for trading anyway. Get a new comp. It is most likely a bad HD or a software conflict.

They will have to pry the mouse from my dead hand. I think age makes you a much better trader. More patient and able to see the big picture of why you trade in the first place. When I was younger, I focused on how much I made in a week. Now, all I care about is making sure I am still in the...

Soros hasn't had very many good calls lately...except for moving to socialism. I do think that gold will not go much higher than 1200 in the near term as I don't think we see any real economic growth in the next couple years. However, once we see growth in the world economy, gold will move...

I loved the article. I have been trading since 1995 and feel that is wasn't until 2004-2005 that I really became good at trading. Before that, I had some great years and some negative years; but, consistency was a problem. Over the last 5 years I have really been able to mellow out and truly...

Good luck NoDoji. Consolidation is my favorite trade as you just have to wait. Keep up the good work

It depends on your definition of intuition. The intuition of a new trader is most likely a total guess while the intuition of a 20 year pro is probably based more on actual events mixed with past experience. If you are a new trader, I would advise you to never use your "intuition"

There is still way to many amateurs holding on to long positions for this market to rally. You may get your wish. However, I would cover anything short on a down limit open.

Ask him to put up at least half the capital. Skin in the game always shows who is real and who is not.

Tell me who other than China, Australia, and Brazil look strong here. And even they have their problems. I don't think this global slowdown is over yet.

Just got long UTHR and have been in a call ratio backspread on AMGN since earnings. Healthcare is performing the best here

Nice Job, you were half right.