Well,, no JJ. You don't understand that retail traders are not the only investors with whom you are competiting. First you must understand your competition and how the system works. Who makes money when you loose money? Clue - how do market makers sell stock on the way up and cover on the way down? Were do they get those shares to with which to cover their naked shorts? Once you figure that out, you can begin to play the game. But until then,,, well sour grapes is what most beginners spew.