what got you into trading ??

Originally posted by mdmbud
the challenge. Worked in law, met a lot of traders and saw a large opportunity to make more money....... Besides, it’s a game where the only person you can blame is you!
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How'd you meet a lot of traders by working in law?
 
I wanted to be a famous investor. My earliest idols were Peter Lynch and Warren Buffet. As I grew older I came to the realization that I was poor white trash and would not have the connection, money or Ivy League education to get hired by a mutual fund firm. When I was in HS I took a class on Ag Marketing and one of the sections was on hedging. I discovered the marvels of speculation on margin with money you didnt have. That appealed to my limited capital and connections.

Brandon
 
Originally posted by daniel_m
and only 10% make it? cool. my kind of game...
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Ditto...all my friends think I have the coolest job. They just don't understand that it's one of the only jobs in the world where you can start work at 6:30 and be down -$1500 by 6:40.

But really...my first investment was Ascend Communications, because my roomates dad worked there. I made $600 by the next day and realized "there may just be something to this" :D
 
Originally posted by Dustin


But really...my first investment was Ascend Communications, because my roomates dad worked there.
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lol, that sounds like a Peter "if you'd bought walmart in 1975 you'd be a millionaire" Lynch kind of a trade.. or "investment" sorry..
 
Originally posted by 40yotrader
Unemployed for over a year now. Over 1,000 resumes...< 5 interviews....no offers. A headhunter told me 40 was the kiss of death for finding a job because of discrimination lawsuit concerns. Since my family is living off our savings, I figured I'd at least give this a shot. Worst thing that can happen is I lose more of my savings. Without a job, I don't see much risk. If I keep going down this road, I'll be flipping burgers during the day and driving a cab at night. My past income was > 150k/year, so unless I can nail trading, our standard of living is going to drop anyway....
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What's the cost of sending 1,000 resumes? I assume you live in the U.S. Hmmm your past income was over 150k/year... In my country, Poland if you earn $12k/year you should be VERY happy!
I'm in the same situation: no other choice ( except job at McDonalds :D ) Have to trade in order to earn and pay my bills.
 
Originally posted by Dustin
Ditto...all my friends think I have the coolest job. They just don't understand that it's one of the only jobs in the world where you can start work at 6:30 and be down -$1500 by 6:40.
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:) Yeah. unforgettable feeling. But it's nothing. Vishnu or vhehn ( don't remember ) said on "Big Loss!" thread ( it's deleted? ) that he lost $1M in 10 minutes. Now, that's a cool job! :D
 
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