[trader.jeff]

I trade stocks because, like others here, stocks are all I know. I gradually "migrated" from "buy and hold" big board stocks to swing trading pennies and pink sheets; higher risk, higher reward, but they allow me to live the lifestyle I want.

I have a general interest in options, but never made time to study. As for forex, all I know is that currencies are traded in "pips." Before I knew this, I thought "pips" were the backing vocals to Gladys Knight (I'm showing my age and forex "ignorance," I think).

[David33304]

I have traded currencies for 30 years, then bonds and only in the last few years stocks. I did start with commodities over 35 years ago but got wiped out early done it while I was working and vary rarely go back to them.
I guess that trading after this length of time is a way of life, Having traded during my working life it naturally followed into retirement. I have never got rich doing it but touch wood, it has provided a regular income supplement.

[mslk]

I trade stocks, usually by reading newsletters and following trends. I'm starting to learn how to trade options, just selling puts and covered calls. I trade to take ownership and control of my investments instead of handing it over to an 'advisor'. I want to take the plunge one day and trade full-time but i'm still studying charting and technical analysis ... thats my goal - to be able to make trading my full-time gig.

[tradeemini500]

I trade index and commodity futures because they fit my personality and those are the instruments I've found an edge in trading. Rarely, I will trade stocks and options when the edge is present, but the majority of my trading is dedicated to futures.

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