haha, hope you're well brother

 

Well of course, AAPL has been a different story all year (i.e while the market went up, it got crushed). I was unfortunately on the Long side of that trade, lol. Though I'm pretty confident it'll see new highs come 2014. And even then, supply/demand can flip on a dime when an announcement is made, etc. Masochists who've shorted those high-short-float stocks like TSLA all year have been in many cases literally put out of business.

I'm not a fan of shorting for my personal style as it's far too tense/on-edge. Going exclusively Long although potentially less rewarding as you only make money on one side and need a lot of cash to take advantage of dip buying if the market keeps going down, is of course less risky.

As far as tapering, my theory is that it's more than anything the medias darling beating drum to keep control of market movements (aside from doing what it intended, boosting the hell out of the stock market when it needed it, fundamental pro's/cons aside). Even if there was a near term taper, the market would see a selloff and would eventually (sooner than later, IMO) prop itself up and stand on its own legs. Of course, good stocks go up, bad ones go down, and aside from the pace of it, that'll never change.

 

age 48 and former i-banker.
managed hedge fund for past 12 yrs, incl private companies and investing in other hedge funds.
business degree and also MBA/Masters in manufacturing from top b-school.
i'm cheap - my car goals are buying them below $25k, and enjoy them for as little money as possible.
check out my stable - only car paid over $25k was actually our 2012 Odyssey, lol
PL

 

I import fabric from Bali Indonesia.

I take trips to Bali twice a year. It is really nice there. If you drive a C250 there then you are considered rich.

 

MB owns Freightliner in the US and they sell the vans in Canada.

 

I had never paid more then $15k for a car. All the MBs I owned, I buy them cash. My current E55 which is the only gasoline engine MB I had ever own, got it thru the insurance pay out due to the accident I had on my 99 E300. I think I will not be so lucky for my next car as I am eyeing the W212 E63 which I hope in a year or so, will come down to $25k. I should not have bought the E55 and stick with the diesels...now I am hook on AMGs

 

Word of advise, which I don't always preach what I say but force myself to....use STOP LIMIT!!! Save you a lot of headache and "should have", "could have" and "if" later

 

25 years old
project engineer for a construction management company
2011 e350 4matic p2

 

30 year old traveling consultant for a large software/hardware company. Previously a defense contractor. Focus is in network security. Owned my bluetec since May 2010 and beginning the year long search for a replacement.

 

20, have a e550, and I'm currently studying to become a dentist!

 

Shift Manager at an Air Traffic Control facility

 

Engineer in IT. 2010 E350, 2007 CLK550, 1999 SLK230

 

31
real estate sales and mortgage loan officer. I work at one of the few remaining banks that write loans on our REOs. business is booming.
2011 e350 4matic

 

-32
-Realtor for 13 years
-Waiting for my first MB ('12 E350) to arrive via carrier. Always owned American before, so I'm excited to get into something a little different.

 

It will be more than a "little different"

 

45 years old

Computer Programmer/Analyst for one of the big Canadian Banks

 

Yeah, I might be under-selling that. Might be under-selling my excitement as well, since I'm genuinely losing sleep while waiting for delivery.

Will be stepping down in horsepower from a 425hp 300C SRT8, but I'm more than ready to enjoy a more refined vehicle on a daily basis. I'm also thrilled to see such an active forum base. That was one of the things I enjoyed a lot during the two 300Cs I owned, and not all vehicles have such enthusiastic owners. Nice to see it here.

 

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Get an E550 and it'll already blow away that SRT8. Get it an ECU tune and it'll blow away an E60 M5 and match up nicely with a W211 E63

 

dont worry about what i do bro, if i feel content with what i want to do, i will do it. Worry about yourself.

 

41, work for the 3D CAD software company SOLIDWORKS. Our software is used to design just about anything. Our parent company Dassault Systemes makes CATIA which is used by many aircraft, automotive, and ship companies. It's also used by McLaren Mercedes to design their F1 race cars!

It's a great company to work for and it's always great to see the products our customers make with our tools. I'm guessing there are a few SOLIDWORKS user on this site.

 

I think most established dentists easily make more than md's except surgeons.

 

I like your thinking... something to work toward after a couple of years with the E350.

 

I use solidworks for design.

 

That's true for the established ones. The dentist I went to has 10 dental hygienist working for him and the place is book three months out!! On the other hand I know a girl friend who graduate from dental school having a hard time looking for work....if you are well connected, or family wealth, I guess that shouldn't be a problem....