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

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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yes ..... there is a professional body and you get qualified in assorted aspects at differing levels

also, it happens that i find him good company and it works for me, and that's the acid test

Shortie get than short open again. Talk about volatile.

Right off for me tea, it had better be in the oven .........LOL.

dow
unbelievable .... all the way down; all the way up and now back to where it closed last night
doubt if there's good cause though haven't checked

Maybe this afternoons session will be worth trading... I closed my drive home position when I got in last night, it was around +20pts but was a small position.