On Friday I wanted out of the market by morning, I put in my sell order to dump all of my company stock. The order went in at close of business, and I was down another 8% or so.
Today I wanted back in the market -- I missed a 14% pop in company stock because my order won't go in until close of business.
By not allowing people to have more control over their investments, i.e. the ability to move in and out of positions in mid-day trading -- I really think 401k's just stack the deck against you. It's like playing Blackjack against the house -- You never have the advantage!
Another government institution set up to keep stupid people from losing money, and in the end it prevents smart ones from making any.....
End rant,
- Hakrjak
Today I wanted back in the market -- I missed a 14% pop in company stock because my order won't go in until close of business.
By not allowing people to have more control over their investments, i.e. the ability to move in and out of positions in mid-day trading -- I really think 401k's just stack the deck against you. It's like playing Blackjack against the house -- You never have the advantage!
Another government institution set up to keep stupid people from losing money, and in the end it prevents smart ones from making any.....
End rant,
- Hakrjak
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