? Yes....This is my profession.  90% of my trading funds are used in the major exchanges et al.  The other 10% are in cash or used on the OTC.  It's a very difficult livelihood.   I haven't been on any payroll/labor force for years and if anyone would ask me if they should go full time in the market...I would say no.  This is what I chose a long time ago and have gone through two/three major events.  You see...I don't use any credit in my life, so I do not have margin capabilities and do not short the market(I used to).  If the major markets dive..and continue.... my options are limited. 

It was not my intention to insult, it was actually a compliment.