Private Trader or "PT" (a pseudonym) is a contributor to Seeking Alpha who, at this time, values privacy almost as much as money therefore only Seeking Alpha editors have contact information for PT. PT's first investment in the market was airline company "People's Express". Although the stock initially went up, ultimately the company was taken over by another and it's value plummeted. However, ever since then, PT's interest in economics was piqued and even math seemed interesting when money was on the table. PT enjoys reading stock newsletters and Seeking Alpha in search of potential bargains.

PT lives in the Bay Area and would like to meet any young women who also like to trade and might want to share this vocation and/or a family. PT also enjoys Hawaii and dreams of someday moving there to trade, write, and do fun things for a living with his yet to be found partner. Over the last few years PT has begun paying more attention to his savings and this has helped him despite a difficult market. PT currently intends to visit some of the the San Francisco Investor's Business Daily meetups (found at meetup.org). By attending some of these meetings, it is likely that one would be able to meet PT in person. Rather than cite accomplishments, PT hopes comments and posts will speak loudly enough, and yet reminds everyone that these are not recommendations to buy, hold, or sell, and your own due diligence is required.