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masmdu

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9. Yes, I can pull out prior to incurring a loss. It can fluctuate but usually does not...That is to

Reply to bluesbassman (Reply #8)

Tue May 29, 2012, 05:05 PM

May 2012

say that it is usually obvious rather quickly which opportunity will become a loss and which has the potential to be profitable (should I stay with it).

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Analyze Me. Risk/Reward. Why can't I get 'unstuck' and do what I know would be beneficial for me? [View all] masmdu May 2012 OP

smuggling is bad. ret5hd May 2012 #1

Only if you're the 1 in 10 Major Nikon May 2012 #13

(chirp...chirp) Anybody? (chirp...chirp) masmdu May 2012 #2

self serving kick masmdu May 2012 #3

I'll take a stab and say that I don't have enough info to help riderinthestorm May 2012 #4

Thanks for taking the time... masmdu May 2012 #6

You state that "I am perfectly willing to accept such risk". Apparently you aren't. bluesbassman May 2012 #5

Well here's the thing...When the 1 in 10 loss occurs I take it. Yet, when I take an opportunity masmdu May 2012 #7

Can you pull out prior to incurring a loss, or only after it starts being profitable? bluesbassman May 2012 #8

Yes, I can pull out prior to incurring a loss. It can fluctuate but usually does not...That is to masmdu May 2012 #9

Well, that's about as far as my psych skills go. bluesbassman May 2012 #10

Thanks...I appreciate the feedback... masmdu May 2012 #12

Do something that makes you happy. hunter May 2012 #11

Making profit is not what's frustrating...It is my inablitiy to act. masmdu May 2012 #14

Doesn't sound like a game I'd like to play. hunter May 2012 #16

Needs more information. Ikonoklast May 2012 #15