RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Stronger stock....Well, only you have the right to say what is right for you. I bought priceline options for 1/4 of my spec portfolio, so I am not immune to the temptation to risk to much. It is addictive, isn't it?
Even when I wake up in the morning with a "damn, why did I do that?" selfloathing, I know the pain will subside and I'll be back at it as soon as I think, once again, that I understand the next spec opportunity.
FWIW, I expect 2/3 of my specs to fail, and for the other 1/3 to pay for the habit plus a little left over for fun. I also keep my serious investing (retirement) portfolio separate from my spec porfolio and try not to look at them on the same days.