I worked a 31 year career as a human resources professional/manager in the auto industry, retiring in 1995 at the age of 53. I have been been buying stocks since 1974. I manage 3 portfolios, one of which I trade in almost daily. My favorite trading technique is the limit order, and I use trailing stop limits on my positions to protect from severe down markets. My wife and I are avid world travelers. Reading about the economy, markets and stocks occupies much of my free time. My trading portfolio's construction favors "mega-trends" in emerging markets, health care, natural resources, infrustructure, and agriculture stocks.