SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Strategies & Market Trends : Gorilla and King Portfolio Candidates
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Mike Buckley who wrote (21051)3/23/2000 8:17:00 AM
From: Len  Read Replies (2) of 54805
 
Mike,
Good link. I have to admit I use margin regularly. However, there are a couple of rules I always live with.

1. I alwys keep margin to what I think is a reasoble percentage of my overall account.

2. I try to avoid momentum or highly speculative stocks.

3. I always know which stocks I am going to sell if the market turns down and I become concerned about the margin percentage getting too high.

4. Unless the stock is a core holding I pull the trigger and sell if it drops 10%.

All this said, I still consider myself a GGamer since I do not mess with QCO, GMST, & NTAP. I am getting ready to sell my EMC and have lightened up a little with QCOM.

My reason for the post is to argue that margin, like many other things, is a tool. But, like a power tool, you have to be alert when using it.

Len
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News