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29-Aug-08

retire48


I keep a Journal at Elite Trader: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115745 I have been involved in the markets on and off ... more

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Location:
Georgia, USA
Inception:
11-Nov-07
Ann. Return:
139.27%
Valuation:
$$
Capitalization Bias:
n/a
Long/Short:
Long/Short

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Men and Money (21-Aug-08)
When you understand Human behavior (greed and fear), only then will you do well in the markets.  In the name of Greed or Fear, men will do ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING.  They always have, always will... It is NEVER different. EVER. Therefore, believe only what they do and have been doing, not what they say...... View Blog

retire48 S&P 500
Return Since Inception 100.96
Month to Date Return 3.76 2.63
Last 3 Months Return 8.14 -8.53
Annualized Return 139.27 1.20
Alpha (%) 0.25
Beta 0.08

Latest Trades

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Risk

Annualized Std. Deviation Sharpe Ratio Maximum Drawdown
27.04%
21.28%
 4.97
 
 
 -0.84

 -10.36%

 -7.03%
Benchmark retire48
Member S&P 500      
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hototcdotcom asked (29-Aug-08)
when you enter a positions who do you determine the size, is it a fixed site or % of your portfolio?... More
badgerthelion asked (23-Aug-08)
http://www.covestor.com/mbr/badg erthelion/blog
moneyjoe asked (20-Aug-08)
They say, the trend is your friend. I think we should keep this in mind.
hototcdotcom asked (01-Jul-08)
Hello Good Sir, where do you cut losses at?
ValueFinder asked (24-Jun-08)
Hey retire, curious to know what ur basis for shorting DRYS is, are they unable to pass on oil costs... More
saltpeanuts asked (17-Jun-08)
RG - I'm following you here and on your journal site. Some amazing trades. Couple of quick question... More
surpanch asked (14-Jun-08)
Hey retire.
I have been partly following your trading activity, i should say impressive.... More
iloveketchup asked (21-May-08)
Might want to check out BCON. I've held that stock since January for the news that came out 2 days ... More
esvetlov1 asked (05-May-08)
I am wondering what is the reason for selling JRJC? You don't think it has any more upside potential... More
Don_Bartell asked (30-Apr-08)
Hello Rashid, I just read your super interview, and want to congratulate you for that, not to mentio... More
mexican asked (23-Apr-08)
Hi, I'm new at trading. What books do you recommend me to learn the basics of technical analysis of... More
chadgray asked (22-Apr-08)
Nice work on UAUA - I'm impressed! If you don't mind my asking, how'd you spot that one before the ... More
KING__SIZE asked (22-Apr-08)
Nice trade with UAUA. Now, could you give me the winning numbers for the next mega millions jackpot?
surpanch asked (15-Apr-08)
Retire48,
Looks like we are entering similar stocks at different timeframes, I am stuck w... More
KING__SIZE asked (03-Apr-08)
I like the CSIQ trade, nice chart, good volume. I have been watching the sector laggards ASTI, and a... More
hydronitrate asked (31-Mar-08)
Retire48,

If you are looking for a cheaper online broker with a wealth of trading resourc... More
KING__SIZE asked (28-Mar-08)
As a newbie, I gotta say it's been great to be able to watch over your shoulder and place trades wit... More
iloveketchup asked (22-Mar-08)
I've got to admit, watching your trading style has taught me quite a bit. Keep up the good work! I... More
BobsAdvice asked (13-Mar-08)
Congratulations on a terrific job here on Covestor! Your ability to short stocks is impressive and ... More