Richard, actually, I have an account w/ DBD (Lombard). I think that when I joined there was a restriction on RT quotes (I think you got 100 free per trade). Are they unlimited now? Personally, I don't care too much, since I don't do any day trading. I just thought that some people might enjoy the free quotes if they are still trading through a regional broker.
I'll check out some of the stocks you mentioned. I am always trying to broaden the list of companies I follow. I actually do very little trading (5 or 6 a year). I own companies that I feel have explosive upside potential and just hold them. Even if the technicals give a clear sell signal, I am usually reluctant to sell because of that X factor (big news, contract, etc.) that could propel the stock to new highs. So even though I'm in a bunch of languishing losers, just like you, I don't really want to change my position. I have no diversification, but I figure that I can do that at my age.
I too am very wary of this market. What we have seems to be a decoupling with reality, which is very dangerous. Earnings warning have failed to impact stocks in similar sectors. However, the charts of most stocks I follow are beautiful, and indicate more upside.
Good luck on JBIL,
Brian |
