rather than pick out individual stocks to trade, it can often be worthwhile to trade the indices themselves, especially in times of high volatility.

for those so inclined, i attach below charts for FTSE and FTSE 250, though one might equally be tempted to trade Dow or S&P, which is significantly broader in its coverage, or even NASDAQ

for ease of reading, i have attached 1 year and 3 month charts in each instance

Lack an incentive?... thought this would be plenty -):

6315.8 small short placed... for the drive home..

Cyners just get yourself some differing bags of sand with different weights.

Without fail spend 20 minutes a day with a prog I have put together.

Her indoors as all the mod con stuff with bikes and rowers etc, but I keep to just the bags.

Really good work out and you have to do it every day.

were i o'weight that might be the case, though eating less in that instance would always work
am always amused by people who claim they eat well and properly etc, but never seem to do anything other than gain weight

Free weights at home training for me, I don't need a trainer or a gym..

Yep thats a good point. But you need exercise not just a good diet.

Shortie - That's fine, rarely trade small caps anyway. As long as they offer quarterlies and spreads are tighter than ETX will do the job. Thanks for that.

It's all about keeping our natural weight in balance, amount of food, quality of food and amount of daily exercise done... but agree easier said then done.

Shortie,

How many bottles of wine do you lift in an evening?

shortie - sorry to sound even more pompous than usual, but it's amazing how many people use weights or even (gym) exercise totally incorrectly .... if you've been taught properly and have the discipline to work out hard at home, then good luck to you

for myself, i'm very happy to spend my money on a good, properly qualified professional trainer and know that i'll gain plenty of benefit with minimal risk of injury

How generous of you, my hourly rate is normally £50 and hour... but in your case lets call it £60 shall we -):

LOL LOL LOL LO LOL stan.

Brilliant.

I been using free weights and kettle bells since I left school, I've learnt more about weight technique from ex cons than anyone else... I don't drink wine, maybe a beer every now and then but do like Jack, Jonney, Jim and James!!

Chris, can't comment on how tight City spreads are to ETX as never used ETX. All I know is City works for me and I have no complaints. No doubt there are other companies that may be better or spread wise might pay a few quid more, I'm happy for now where I am and with the tools they offer.

Ok thanks Shortie will check them out.

Cynic ive kept fit for years, never change the programme. No probs at all. Mind I was obviously a lot younger and my body more supple than these day, when I started, plus like you played rugby union and at a good level semi pro for Leeds Carnegie.

So yep did get some professional input.

yo bros do ya own thang n ahl do mine :-)

and yes sticky, i think you're close on 25 years younger than me

Well I was trying to be sensitive, if that is a word that can be used about me, but never say no, cyners never say no. ps, I took your advice on H.

Shortie get that short closed. Yanks piling into market long now.

chuckle! .... good :-)

stan - i take it part of your exercise regime is a good session of red flag waving :-)

Manuel,

Just being awkward.

Have you examined the professional qualifications of your trainer?

If so what have you evaluated them against?

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