I forgot to do an introduction, just in case anyone reads this. I'm Kroponer, I'm a 21 yr old student, and my main hobbie outside of basketball is watching the market. My high school economics teacher influenced me to get involved. I traded right out of high school, albeit with little knowledge. Blew up $3,000 on China plays and other miscellaneous stocks. Took some time off to manage some family real estate (although the real estate market is down, thankfully I didn't blow up that 'portfolio').
Anyhow, I started reading ET about a month ago and the wealth of knowledge (and other items) has pushed me into watching/trading the markets again.
I have yet to study up on technical/fundamentals in depth (the failure of all amateurs?). But it's a work in progress as is the life Kroponer. Soon I'll be able to come up with a real trading strategy/parameters to follow and share.
I'm starting small, $1k, with my broker TD Ameritrade. The commissions front is heavy, so perhaps I'd pursue an account with IB or another broker as I increase my capital.
I called this journal the Western Front as I am an avid World War 1 history buff, notably the flying aces over France.
Thanks.
