There is moderately consistent 'advice' around many forums to define limits on losses. One rule of thumb that makes approximate sense is 'never...
Wallace, I have a similar function on the IB account. Would you like to give any details about how you use it?
How do you analyse your trading results? Do you analyse them at all beyond "am I profitable?". If you are interested in more detailed thinking...
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In order to ensure that I maintain some form of objectivity in trading I analyse my results statistically (i.e. with a mind to understanding how...
My largest drawdown was 8% and lasted 3 weeks. It was nerve wracking. My system made money consistently, then it didn't, then I wasn't sure, got...
What is the largest drawdown (not loss on a single trade - cummulative loss until you have made a profit again) you have encountered?
Of those (many) voters who aim for > $1/2m per annum, how many are actually or ever have earned this much. This is a lot of money. If you do...
sorry, how much per year?
Do you have a clear goal as to what would be 'enough' income, or do you vaguely want 'more'? What band / selection have you made a firm decision...
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