Replies to post #360 on Frank''s Tea Party Revolt

[nerd86]

Consider that you could do both. I am retired and have been making money in the market most of the time since 1998. I had a big hole in 2001 but I could have mended that if I was willing to short. Just can't do that.

I would have to live a very long time to use up all the money I have acquired in the market. If you really swing trade you know you can only manage a few stocks at a time. If you want to have a large portfolio you need stocks that are going to maintain their position or be able to recover it in a general decline. When they pay >10% in dividends so much the better. But it's fine to do it your way. I find that I have to have rules to keep the risk down.