Rod's Account Talk

[Rod]

Learn this lesson from me.

I would have cut my monetary losses by nearly 60% if I would had pulled out effective 7 Jun when the share price of (I) dropped below my buy-in. But I stayed in thinking the bottom had to be in and didn't want to sell "the loss".

I don't mind laying my mistakes out on the table. That's how we learn from another.

God Bless

Rod (aka... Comeback Kid???)

:cheesy:

 

[lacaprup]

Learn this lesson from me.
I would have cut my monetary losses by nearly 60% if I would had pulled out effective 7 Jun when the share price of (I) dropped below my buy-in. But I stayed in thinking the bottom had to be in and didn't want to sell "the loss".

I don't mind laying my mistakes out on the table. That's how we learn from another.
:cheesy:

I hear ya, I recently felt the effects of the (I) drop as well. Fortunately I was only a day late in getting out. I had to jump back in at today's open of 17.73, if only for the rally I see happening today. I may jump right back to (G) after today, as I still do not think the bottom has been hit yet. Good luck, and remember to stick to your plan. When you say you're going to sell at a certain rice, be sure to see at that price!

Paul

 

[lacaprup]

I decided to stick to my plan and got in (I) at 17.73 and have already backed out to (G). Today's modest gains in (I) already look like they will be offset by another selloff tomorrow. I expect to be playing this jumping game with (I) until the end of the month. Did you stick with (S)? I hope are catching the rally happening right now.

 

[Rod]

I decided to stick to my plan and got in (I) at 17.73 and have already backed out to (G). Today's modest gains in (I) already look like they will be offset by another selloff tomorrow. I expect to be playing this jumping game with (I) until the end of the month. Did you stick with (S)? I hope are catching the rally happening right now.

Looks like you will see some nice green today in (I). I sacrificed it eventually to position myself in (S), which may see some itself.

Yes, I'm still (S). Unfortunately, I'm a daysleeper because I work nights. So, I mainly make my moves before the market opens. It was nice to see green across the board when I woke up, but we know how quickly that can change.

 

[lacaprup]

Yes, I'm still (S). Unfortunately, I'm a daysleeper because I work nights. So, I mainly make my moves before the market opens. It was nice to see green across the board when I woke up, but we know how quickly that can change.

True enough. Based on the afternoon selloffs in the Asian markets I decided to go back to (g) for today. I'm expecting the Asian markets to continue the modest selloff they began halfway through yesterday's session, and depending on my gut and some headlines I may or may not jump back into (I) for Friday.

 

[Rod]

True enough. Based on the afternoon selloffs in the Asian markets I decided to go back to (g) for today. I'm expecting the Asian markets to continue the modest selloff they began halfway through yesterday's session, and depending on my gut and some headlines I may or may not jump back into (I) for Friday.

Japan is hanging on today, thus so far.

Any thoughts?

 

[Rod]

If the next couple days prove to be positive I'm thinking of going (G) for Monday, then see how things shape up from there.

I need to make up my losses little by little, nibble by nibble, instead of remaining exposed.

 

[The_Technician]

If the next couple days prove to be positive I'm thinking of going (G) for Monday, then see how things shape up from there.

I need to make up my losses little by little, nibble by nibble, instead of remaining exposed.

G moving up Monday...you may consider Friday.....or I would definitely consider the F.....its due for a good jump....

 

[lacaprup]

Japan is hanging on today, thus so far.

Any thoughts?

Yeah, I'm sorry I jumped back to (g) so soon. Japan and Europe had excellent days today, and (I) will probably jump about 0.50. That being said, I expect I will sit on (g) until the end of the week as I still think (I) will fall one more time. Before Monday's opening I'll make a move to (I, S or F), or (if Friday brings a major selloff) I'll stick with (g) for the easy money.

 

[Rod]

Originally Posted by lacaprup

Why the move to the S fund right now?

Originally Posted by Rod

No desire to be in (G) when the bounce occurs.

After today, see what I mean???

Now may be the time to preserve some of these gains.

 

[Rod]

Yeah, I'm sorry I jumped back to (g) so soon.

You did what you thought was best at the time. I wouldn't worry too much about it, because we are probably overbought now. You'll have plenty more chances just like the rest of us.

I may very well run to (G) myself... especially for the weekend. Then perhaps peek my head after Monday.

 

[lacaprup]

You did what you thought was best at the time. I wouldn't worry too much about it, because we are probably overbought now. You'll have plenty more chances just like the rest of us.

I may very well run to (G) myself... especially for the weekend. Then perhaps peek my head after Monday.

I actually had a bit of a change of heart. Before the opening today, I got 50% into (I) and 50% into (f). The Far East had a monster of a day while Europe had some losses, which should still put (i) up about .15 or so. (F) looks good right now, but still half a day of trading to go.
Overall though, I'll be pulling back 100% to (g) for the weekend. Monday is the (g) payoff, and I'll take the sure bet. Overall, this was a good week for me, even if I did miss out on Thursday.

 

[Rod]

Effective Monday:

100 G

Yawn... I set the alarm for 1130 to see what the market was doing... lemme go back to bed...

God Bless

 

[Rod]

Hey... I just noticed this month is my TSPTalk 2 year anniversary!:nuts:

My, how time flies...:blink:

 

[ebbnflow]

Congratulations on your TSPTalk 2nd year anniversary, Rod. If anyone wishes to spiff up their avatar, just click on Rod's avatar below.

 

[Rod]

Congratulations on your TSPTalk 2nd year anniversary, Rod. If anyone wishes to spiff up their avatar, just click on Rod's avatar below.

Hey, that's pretty sharp. I just might have to add that to my photobucket when I get home and see what it looks like.

I can't access PB here at work...

 

[Rod]

Well, I ended the week adding 3.04% to my account. If I would had toughended it out in (I), it would had been 4.04%. But I felt the move to (S) was warranted at the time. I'm just glad I didn't run to (G) or I would had lost out. Hopefully I won't lose out on Monday being there.

Nevertheless, I've still got some losses to make up for, but I'll eventually get my head above water. I'm considering (S) again for Tuesday.

BTW, I'll be going to dayshift beginning in July. So, it's going to make it a lot more convenient and easier to trade.

God Bless

 

[Rod]

Effective Thursday:

100 I

God Bless

 

[Rod]

Effective Thursday:

100 I

God Bless

I set my alarm @ 1130 this morning to see what the markets were doing. When I saw The Street well into green territory, I thought to myself that Japan should react rather positive, thus setting us up for a good day in the (I) fund for Thursday. As I type, the NIK is +341. It still has a little under 4 hours left in its trading day. I'm hoping it will hold up and we see a nice follow through on The Street.

Either way, I'll be back to (G) by Monday. Trying to make up my losses one nibble at a time.

God Bless

 

[Rod]

So much for that.

Effective Friday

100 G

God Bless