J jpatet Jan 2, 2008 #1 Thanks to Baron for expanding the number of allowed poll options from 10 to 40.
C crgarcia Jan 2, 2008 #2 IMO What really matters is the % made, not the total amount. Investor A made $5,000 profits, and B $10,000 in 2007. However A started with $10,000, and B with a couple million. A is a much better investor than B.
IMO What really matters is the % made, not the total amount. Investor A made $5,000 profits, and B $10,000 in 2007. However A started with $10,000, and B with a couple million. A is a much better investor than B.
L Longhorns Jan 2, 2008 #3 Quote from crgarcia: IMO What really matters is the % made, not the total amount. Investor A made $5,000 profits, and B $10,000 in 2007. However A started with $10,000, and B with a couple million. A is a much better investor than B. More... Total amount is the most important for an individual trader. Investor A made 100% on a $50,000 account. Investor B made 50% on a $500,000 account. Which one would you rather be? Percentage return is only important after you have a sizable account to trade.
Quote from crgarcia: IMO What really matters is the % made, not the total amount. Investor A made $5,000 profits, and B $10,000 in 2007. However A started with $10,000, and B with a couple million. A is a much better investor than B. More... Total amount is the most important for an individual trader. Investor A made 100% on a $50,000 account. Investor B made 50% on a $500,000 account. Which one would you rather be? Percentage return is only important after you have a sizable account to trade.