Recent Content by cta_trader

  1. unbelievable results

    I think one of the previous posters had it right. $30,000-50,000 is needed to trade M2. Your initial success is very dependent on if you have...
    Post by: cta_trader, Sep 24, 2004 in forum: Trading

  2. unbelievable results

    Yes, the TCI M2 results posted are correct and real (I know for a fact) HOWEVER.... M2 does NOT use stops and has not exited a losing trade...
    Post by: cta_trader, Sep 24, 2004 in forum: Trading

  3. The Evolution of an E-mini Trader

    I agree that losing trades do not mean you had a poor entry. Also, A winning trade dousnt mean a good entry. Many times over the years I have...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 20, 2002 in forum: Journals

  4. The Evolution of an E-mini Trader

    are those results (19 for 19 years) with or without palladium? I remember in 2000/2001 when palladium alone would move up or down $5,000 or more...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 19, 2002 in forum: Journals

  5. The Evolution of an E-mini Trader

    Aberation is a good system and Keith has always struck me as an honest vendor. However, I dont think it is prudent to trade the portfolio listed...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 19, 2002 in forum: Journals

  6. The Evolution of an E-mini Trader

    breakout systems work well on several markets especially bonds, S&P and to a lesser extent in the currencies. I prefer trend type models such as...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 19, 2002 in forum: Journals

  7. The Evolution of an E-mini Trader

    futures truth is a very good resource, but I wouldnt depend on them exclusively. Many of the systems are sold by parties related to John Hill...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 19, 2002 in forum: Journals

  8. The E-mini Adventures of Brutus

    hello hardcash Quote "in general i agree with this...but i believe that the markets are "fractal", means that several tradable pattern that...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 19, 2002 in forum: Journals

  9. The Evolution of an E-mini Trader

    I seem to be getting a reaction here. I was specifically asked what works and I said I wont post specific systems publicly. I will also say...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 18, 2002 in forum: Journals

  10. The E-mini Adventures of Brutus

    "cta trader, ok, i see. but i am posting comments on someone who is trying to trade 1 contract NQ with a risk of 4-5 pionts (this may appear...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 18, 2002 in forum: Journals

  11. The E-mini Adventures of Brutus

    "me too, but could you please tell me how to do this ?? or do you mean to put stops above what appears to be the high or below what appears to be...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 18, 2002 in forum: Journals

  12. Innovative future broker business model

    "Above this 20 contracts you just pay 1$ CME fees + 0.75$ clearing which makes all the contracts above 20 at 1.75$ R/T!!" CME fees(including...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 18, 2002 in forum: Index Futures

  13. portfolio of systems testing

    Many traders dont realize that when you trade multiple systems together, your profits will be the same as if you traded them seperately and added...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 18, 2002 in forum: Strategy Building

  14. The Evolution of an E-mini Trader

    I guess we all have something to sell, even if its ourselves. I have been a pro trader, CTA and bank prop trader for many years. My hope is...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 17, 2002 in forum: Journals

  15. TED spread

    The TED is still traded by pro's in the cash market. Some traders trade the TED exclusively. The TED spread simply measures the risk between US...
    Post by: cta_trader, Aug 17, 2002 in forum: Index Futures