there comes a day in every investors life that they must deal with a loss. you can dwell or move in. It should start with how much your willing to lose and how much risk you put into it. I personally only put in what I am willing to lose so there fire if I do lose it all I will not be that bad off. the gain is what I will focus on when I cash out. then I will party or go back to work. Either way you have to be willing to take a hit once in a while so you can learn ...