This thread is not of personal interest to me, but having worked in the industry in various guises over the years, and having (particularly recently) seen some younger colleagues (not in financial services, I'm a professional nerd now) make some rather rash decisions, all I'd say is be mindful of four things:
* If you are not a professional investor, the chances are that the person on the other end of the trade is better resourced, and has access to better information than you (don't be too cocksure);
* You won't go broke closing out profitable positions, but you might if you don't close them out (don't be too greedy);
* Keep an eye on your fees-over time, your money will probably grow more with a slightly cheaper manager than a slightly better one;
* Diversify. Particularly if you own your home (so that most of your wealth is in real estate) or, if you're an American (I've had a couple of yanqui friends work for businesses which went belly-up whose savings were substantially in their employee share plans, so they lost their jobs and nest eggs at the same time).
May fortune smile upon you all,
S.
P.s. read Kelly if you're into active investment (I'm strictly passive myself)