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Because you make economically irrational decisions, to avoid the emotional upset of calling a loss a loss. -
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OMG I've made a loss!!!
My stock went down several points in a 90 second window. What to do? Panic!"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Do what you usually do - increase the window to 90 years.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostOMG I've made a loss!!!
My stock went down several points in a 90 second window. What to do? Panic!Comment
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Dr Jekyll scooter:
Mr Hyde scooter:Originally posted by scooterscot View PostFor both spot and leverage never more than 5%. Normally 3%. Try to keep 40% in cash.
Originally posted by scooterscot View PostTook out a massive short position a week back or so.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI bought some more 3 x leveraged short derivative contracts today, about $x0k's worth on Bitcoin to go down.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostThis contract cost me 3x my first house
Scoots still says that Apr 2020 didn't mark the start of a new stock bull market.Comment
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lolOriginally posted by AtW View PostDo what you usually do - increase the window to 90 years."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by DealorNoDeal View PostDr Jekyll scooter:
Mr Hyde scooter:
That's right, my leverage short is about 5% or $xxxk, now.. it was $xxk yesterday
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Think I need to find the investment banker forum..."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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well, it rhymes with 'investment banker', that's true.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostThink I need to find the investment banker forum...Comment
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