Day Trading Memory Bank



In the beginning, I had mixed results. I would make a lot of money and lose a lot of money. The pressure of having to make money skewed my trading judgement and I put on a lot of bad trades. Or, I mis-managed the trades.

Now, I am very consistent with finding good... [more]


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Day Trading has been successful after developing disciplined trading habits. Has affected both professional and personal life by making me more financially independent. Also, somewhat hopeful that money can be made so easy. I can more trading for just two to four hou... [more]


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Well when I started trading I was in college and was not exactly a skilled student. I had a C average. I had always wanted to be a floor trader in Chicago, but the opportunity to buy 13,000 stocks on the bid and sell them on the ask without leaving my own house appealed... [more]




Most successful year was 99 and 2000 which provided income for college expenses as well as travel. Since 2000 my trades were limited by school work increasing up untill 2002. I am now a full time proprietary trader working towards financial freedom. [more]


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I love trading. There is no doubt that I will trade in some form or another as my entire career. I have been a profitable trader since 1999, with 2000 being my best year by far. At this time I make enough money to support myself and put a little aside for retirement. [more]


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I have been extremely successful. My worst year was 2002 where I returned 90.4%.

I do miss out on my personal life b/c i'm so engaged in my trading. I think it has been worth it. [more]





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