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    Default Nate's Account Talk

    Been putting the idea of beginning my own account discussion off for while. Now that im getting to know you guys I've decided to try to stop hijacking others threads and start me own.......mostly to add some holiday humor around this place

    I'll start with Dec 1st. Blindly jumped into the I fund regardless of my own intuition and instincts. Mainly out of influence and being humbled that most of you are way more knowledgeable than myself. I wanted to wait for a good buy-in price and instead realized I got in on a bull-setup....nowhere near what I should have done. Called tsp to see if it could still be canceled....& blamed it on the wife lol.
    Figured out the solution while falling asleep. IFT'd 100% from I, into S. S doesnt show the same bull setup....and just prayed the I will rally before COB
    So far so good.
    Last time i did this mistake (going against instinct) I lost a little (compared to most of you.

    Individual account is now growing. Im throwing at least $100 per check into it. Was supposed to be short term, now its looking a bit longer.
    Up to 3 shares LMT, 1 BA, and 23 C.
    I blew my 2 IFT's for the month, so im hoping EFA will continue to drop right into January. Then I'll pounce.....when comfortable.
    S.E. Cupp has my vote!


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    It's good to learn via mistakes while you are young - because later when you have more on the plate the loss can be very painful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nate View Post
    Now that im getting to know you guys..
    Nate - you feel like you're Blood -- and I don't know why.

    ..but somehow you feel more like family to me than just a friend.


    The good part of that is you could never get higher than family - ever.


    The bad part is --- you feel younger -- so I might feel more inclined to give you a dutch rub once in awhile ......

    ...anyway... I'm super sensitive about military stuff .... sorry man ...and even though I've probably said a million things that may have bothered a huge population... you said something earlier that I probably took wrong...

    ...You said something about fighting in Iraq -- so I just want to stress a few things. You are fighting in Iraq (and this may be your second or third tour) - because YOU made a decision to serve your country at a time when the 'Call was enormous' - but yet you stood up to it and you're there because you have what it takes to demonstrate the kind of honor and commitment and intergrity that makes you who and what you are.

    ..There may be a 'federal job' open for you when you do return or for when you ETS -- but that's the last thing you should get your mind wrapped up in -- really. It's who and what you are that gets you ahead in life -- so live your life in such a way that you stand out -- that all can see the dedication and devotion you have -- and YOU will excell.

    Trust in yourself -- trust in your future -- and have confidence and faith.

    Love ya man

    Steady

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    Well I appreciate the kind words...uh...uncle steady. I may feel young to you, but im starting to feel old to me lol. 36 this January. I can relate to the sensitivity about military stuff. Im only like 2-3 months back from deployment, and still trying to focus & adapt. (My unit doesnt help much either.) Wasnt trying to offend anyone except maybe a politician.
    S.E. Cupp has my vote!

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    Well good news for me today. My 1 day in the I fund today made up for losses last month. Now to see what the S fund offers me the rest of this month.
    I also found a decent Oil fund for my individual account. United States Oil Fund LP (USO) Just waiting for the pullback
    S.E. Cupp has my vote!

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    Nate,

    Those IFTs can be priceless. They are one of the most expensive and most valuable tools you have in your toolchest.

    Be carefull with bailout IFTs. You can still bail out assets into the 'G Fund'. And, you don't have to do it in a big dump. But, once you do you will kill your opportunity to make money in December.

    Anyway, check up on the '<1%' technique. You need some assets in your target funds to use that strategy though. FuturesTrader makes the best use of them that I have found.

    LateR
    Lookin' up at the 'G Fund'!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nate View Post
    Im only like 2-3 months back from deployment, and still trying to focus & adapt. (My unit doesnt help much either.)
    Your unit is pretty much your life man -- and that's how it should be -- so it's actually harder (or the harderst now) since you're still in.

    Yeah, it's weird cause you and them reinforce each other - to stay in a state of readiness and what you lived through goes deeper than most realize. You can't go through something like that without it going deep and honestly making you a totally different person -- but one that's a trillion times more geared for 'action' and being super alert - ready to respond.

    It's probably best to just kind of picture it more like 'guard duty' -- and you recently came off your shift -- so try to relax and be cool -- until it's time to go back out.

    When it's all over -- you and your unit will have more bonds than anyone or anything else you'll ever know. So try to be a good sounding board but try not to overload each other...

    Have a great weekend man -- this is honestly something that makes you a very solid man in many ways -- you'll stand out in the years to come

    Steady

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    We may flame each other in here on occasion and definately have a divergence of opinions but it IMHO is mostly poking fun at each other.
    In Dog Beers I've only had two.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WorkFE View Post
    We may flame each other in here on occasion and definately have a divergence of opinions but it IMHO is mostly poking fun at each other.
    I totally agree with that -- and Nate you didn't do anything to bother me at all. If anything you've made such a good impression that I made a point of stopping by to visit -

    -- sometimes all of us catch a moment where things are 'distorted' and it is totally 'innocent' ... next day I can't even remember ... because in the deepest sincereity ... it had nothing to do with you...

    If I say anything remotely of concern .... please take it with a grain of salt

    If I say anything that hits home in a good way -- then take it to heart


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    Quote Originally Posted by Steadygain View Post
    please take it with a grain of salt
    Only if salt is legal in your state. You know governement regulation and all.
    In Dog Beers I've only had two.

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    And Nate don't be overly disappointed if you drop a few coins along the investing road - it's all part of the game. Money is like the tides - it rolls in and sometimes it rolls out. But generally it will return with the right strategy.

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    Salt is still legal here in Washington, but hearts are up for review this year.
    I wanted to reply last night, but took the wife on a WAYYY over-due dinner date....then we got silly with Jack Daniels
    I usually dont discuss politics or religion with anyone unless its a mature conversation. Openly blurting personal political views on a forum was kinda out-of-character and uncalled for, although felt good to vent.
    When the "bubble" (that didnt exist) popped, I thought with good leadership, the recession shouldnt last over appx 3 years before a turning point. I was optimistic.
    Trying to not go too far off topic....I was a federal contractor for 7 years (pre-post 911). After 911, I turned down a federal supervisor position to try self employment. Economy hit the crapper 3 years later. Instead of going backwards in life (to my old job) I used my knowledge gained, and joined the Military to gain an edge for federal employment afterwards. So far things have been looking good.
    Now..the wierd off-topic part.
    Being approached by complete strangers...and being thanked for my service & sacrifice is one of the nicest rewards I've ever experienced in my life. Its surreal.
    But.....When someone thanks me by saying "thank you for protecting my freedoms"...while Im humble, smile & say "no problem" ....Its a tough pill to swallow. I see America loosing freedoms the way water can carve through rock over time....little by little.
    Uptrend, I know deep down you have to understand why I could feel this frustration coming home. Being SF, you had front row tickets to the "behind the scenes"...what goes on, versus what people hear what is going on.
    Im not depressed, or feeling like my time spent was useless...I made a difference, understood the mission, believed in it, and did it to the best of my ability. But its frustrating to come back home and it appears that my own country is being abused & neglected. Makes me miss Regan.
    Oh well...once again, im not depressed or feeling remorse. I dont need to see the chaplain . I just needed to explain this, and get it off my chest. Uptrend, I dont know if politically we see eye to eye, but I figured you might be able to relate a little....just feels like I was fighting for somebody elses country... meanwhile, people are fighting to undermine my own.
    PS, RE: my unit. When I stated my unit "didnt help", I should have clarified. "My leadership" doesnt help. My unit is great, we just dont get the proper support of good "senior" leadership. Its all irrelevant, MTOE came out & im currently getting new orders cut (among other coworkers) to go to our parent unit. Im being told this is a positive move.
    Last edited by Nate; 12-04-2010 at 09:14 AM.
    S.E. Cupp has my vote!

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