Cost of doing business..
I understand your point - I find it hard to pinpoint a % gain/loss without a system that is constantly up to date calculating that number for me. If I can get to that - which also involves a sliding scale (e.g. where a price is 2.01 and above v. 2.00 and below) - then I will switch back.
Further, if I want an 8% drop to get out, lets say, with commissions I have to factor in at 10% -- otherwise 8% with commissions is more like 6% without. All this involves much more figuring out.
I just decided to give myself a chance, factor without the commissions and then report as such. So yes, if I am reviewing my end game, yes, I am probably close to -6.5% including commissions.
Anyways.. for now I will exclude the commissions -- at least everyone following me will know that until I change.
(unless strongly objected to..)
"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."
Tuco (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly)
"An umbrella with holes is better than no umbrella at all."
Dr. Alexander Elder on using stops.