I'm a recreational trader. My day job is in engineering, but I have a growing passion for finance and the world of investments. You could say my interest in markets began when I decided to get my MBA from Marquette University. Since graduating, that passion has continued to grow. I have recently started options trading, which has opened a whole new world for me.
My investment strategy is best described as opportunistic. The market, while a good discounter, does have a tendancy to over- (and under-) react. It's during those times that I find the best opportunities to capitalize on, whether it be for short term or long term gains.
I use both fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities. ...More While the fundamentals usually drive the ship in the long term, technicals can really screw you in the short term if you're not aware of them. Humans are great at pattern recognition and have an instinctual desire to explain the inexplicable. That's why I think understanding technicals is really imporant in today's market, especially if you're an options trader.
My investment strategy is best described as opportunistic. The market, while a good discounter, does have a tendancy to over- (and under-) react. It's during those times that I find the best opportunities to capitalize on, whether it be for short term or long term gains.
I use both fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities. ...More