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In the grand scheme of trading, whether in equities, curriencies, bonds, treasuries etc being able to make 100k is good but knowing how much more is out there to be made, really puts things into perspective...for me at least. I also feel like if I become satisfied, I wont push myself to become a...

Thanks, but I am by no means a success yet. just an average guy trying to make his way to the top :D

i saw the potential that trading had to offer, and decided to dedicate myself to being as good as I could be once i realized how much i loved trading. i went online and looked for trading firms. i found one, interviewed, got the job, studied and took my series 7 and 55 and then moved up to NYC...

What is a good month to you Mike? 30k, 50k...more?? I know several guys who average 20k a month and one guy who averages 30k+ and they all were under 5k net for the month which tells me that it was a tough month.

You said it Hydro, this month has just been awful. Hoping for a better June, but definitely not holding my breath...

"The markets are always changing, and are always the same." The above Market Wizards quote makes sense and shows how Livermore's experiences hold true today.

I had been watching this stock, geez cant even remember the ticker but it was a nasdaq stock (this was in 2002). Anyways, it had been in a range from 1.00-1.04 for like 2 weeks and then, around 3:57 one day it printed 1.05, then 1.06 then 1.07 and i was like "oh shit, something is up so i bought...

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Honestly though, if you had an edge based off of market maker games/tricks and you knew that once the general public figured out how to take advantage of these tricks and that, when they did, everyone would play them and your edge would dissapear, why in the world would you tell anyone? Its one...

I guess no matter what day, month or year it is there is always someone who is killing it and someone who is getting killed. I just figured I'd start this thread because it seemed like many traders i know all kinda felt the same way about this particular month.

Guys who usually make between 15-30k a month are making less than 5k, some are even negative. I cant speak for swing traders, but daytraders in my office are feeling the pain of this market.

I realize that May is expected to be slow but even during the slow months, I can still pull in at least a few hundred everyday. It seems like these days thats even getting to be a feat for me. Im only up a little over 5K for the month which is very frustrating. Anyways, just wanted to get a...

Is anyone else finding May to be a tough month for trading equities? The NYSE feels so dead lately, just wondering if any other listed traders agree.

What is the purpose of starting this thread if you arent in this type of situation? Just curious.

Haha, I just talked to you know who and she told me that you are sizeplaya79. i thought you might keep with your poker name, ercosux. But after your huge wednesday, sizeplaya fits nicely :D

So we must work together if you know Livingston1. Hmmm, i wonder who you are....:D

What is dumb about this conversation? I would like to hear why you feel this way.

I agree with finding your comfort zone, and exploiting what you know. But at a certain point, one has to wonder just how far one is capable of going within their system? Why not try and step up your game and if it doesnt work, then scale back. Seems to me this guy is too comfortable and does...

But even if he just stepped up to 200 share lots, because liquidity is hardly ever an issue with just an extra 100 shares, he should be able to pull in 400k. Hypothetically speaking of course, but it does make you think.

Thats exactly my point, if this guy is so good and can make that much with taking so little risk, he would be a fool not to try and step up his game. Complacency in this business is unacceptable; if you have the talent and skills, there is no reason not to push the envelope. Why be content with...