Twelve- funny you mention that.. I noticed after about a year of clear sailing Ameritrade is getting qwirky again.. The last time the market was gyrating like this I had to step back and just not trade because Ameritrade was not filling orders for sometimes 3 minutes- and the data would come in waves.. Very frustrating, and I suppose its times like these that we need to smack ourselves for using the discounters but I think all in all we still make out better then the folks paying the higher price for the pros but it would be nice to not have to skirt around the problems like this..
Of course- just between you and me you can use this to your advantage.. 3 times this week I had a stock run right past my stop, and then bounce so I cancelled the stop and re-entered it just under the current bid.. and of course if the stock keeps dropping you simply write them a note saying the stop didnt trigger, so you tried to cancel it and are due a fill and they will fill you.. Turn it around on the basitds ;)
I finally broke a losing streak.. Had another great week somehow- not really sure how.. I cut down on my grass smoking and my profits sink so I took care of that problem and wont ever let that happen again : )
Holding CATM, IBB.. Will be looking to buy some things Monday.. I think we are getting ready to resume the move up.. gulp
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