Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

Discussion in 'Risk Management' started by nysestocks, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    update

    J_S

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    #5161     Apr 28, 2016
  2. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    Let's see what this week brings.

    J_S

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    #5162     May 1, 2016
  3. Xhale12

    Xhale12

    Hello I hope this thread is still active. J_smith, do you offer any coaching? I have read a great deal of your posts. Where can I learn your method?
     
    #5163     Jun 14, 2016
  4. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    Well, it is now!

    How old are you.

    How long trading.

    What broker / markets.

    How much $$ can you afford to lose - take the money as gone!

    What is your main objective????

    J_S
     
    #5164     Jun 15, 2016
  5. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    X12, what do you think of this trade - maybe all is not what it seems!

    J_S

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    #5165     Jun 16, 2016
  6. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    There is only one thing worse than fear, and that is - greed!

    J_S

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    #5166     Jun 16, 2016
  7. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    Done a little spread trade when having a break from cutting the grass - worked out ok.

    J_S

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    #5167     Jun 17, 2016
  8. colcan

    colcan

    J_S, I noticed that you exited the NQ position at 16:47:16 and the ES position at 16:55:03 (8 minutes later). Is there not a chance that after exiting NQ at 16:47:16 that the ES price might go up to above your average ES price of 2058 instead of down? During those 8 minutes it would not be a spread position but a 50:50 gamble?
     
    #5168     Jun 17, 2016
  9. J_Smith

    J_Smith

    Yes CN, that is correct - risk taken on as I looked at the chart and put in my limit orders - if ES rallied I would have had to cover at 1 point loss, but I was lucky:D

    I actuly moved my limit order on ES trade up 2 ticks when I saw price stabilizing a bit - better be safe than sorry!

    Just observing P&L on mobile while gardening, I could see some nice opps if sitting at PC with a few screens - must look into it when a bit more time.

    J_S
     
    #5169     Jun 17, 2016
  10. colcan

    colcan

    Well trading is gambling.. it's good that you were lucky:D
     
    #5170     Jun 17, 2016