Recent Content by dvst8

  1. What is your edge ?

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    Post by: dvst8, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  2. Where does the newb start?

    Great post NoBias.
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: Professional Trading

  3. this is an interesting Area to post.. i wanna tell you guys a little bit about myself

    Save up for the 25k and trade what you're good at. Don't repeat your past.
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  4. Most volatile moves in the ES?

    The ES daily range is about 10-15 points now. We see 20 points now and then. 40+ points are rare and usually occur market crashes, disasters,...
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: Index Futures

  5. The Luck Factor

    I wouldn't say I have an edge either. What I do have is discipline and able to manage my risk. Preserving capital allows you to stick around...
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  6. How many points is reasonable?

    1-2 points a day on the ES is reasonable on 1 contract. If you could do that on a daily basis, you're moving in the right direction.
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Index Futures

  7. Where does the newb start?

    If I had to do it all again. I would find a mentor, trainer or someone to monitor your learning process.
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Professional Trading

  8. How do you get rid of the "ego"

    Nothing wrong with Ego. You holding on to losing trades tells me that your strategy isn't working or you're not following it. Once you discover...
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  9. Are you addicted to trading?

    There is a difference between Trading and gambling. Its gambling only when your odds are against you. Its trading when your odds in your favour....
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  10. The Luck Factor

    The harder you work, the luckier you'll get.
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  11. Day trading difficulties

    I've found that when predicting price it creates an expectation that forces me to prove that I have to be right. I wouldn't say predicting is...
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  12. Day trading difficulties

    Agreed, False moves are common. Thats when screen time and experience is important. Using two S/R breaks is a good starting point especially if...
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  13. The 10,000 hour rule.

    I've been trading for about 6.5 years. I also have a day job so only trade the morning ES sessions. So I only logged about 6240 +/- hours(20...
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  14. Day trading difficulties

    Keep it simple. I removed all technical indicators from my chart. Follow price only. Never predict price. That means waiting for the break of...
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: Psychology

  15. Becoming comfortable with Ambiguity.

    Seriously take this advice.
    Post by: dvst8, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: Psychology