2008
Ricky Neal
Trader, Coach/Mentor
I began trading shortly after the 2008 housing meltdown. At the time I was an executive at a major cruise line. My role as head of the music department covered a fleet of 23 global cruise liners and included itineraries across all 7 continents. With a global footprint, having such a dynamic responsibility and fiscal management of a $15 million operational budget, it helped my career development and lead to my curiosity about the market. So it’s no surprise some of my very first trades were cruise line stocks. Although a competitor, Royal Caribbean (RCL) was my favorite. I still follow and play the big 3 even today. Especially around earnings.