Recent Content by savoir

  1. The Uncomfortable Truth: 90% of the traders lose.

    SimpleMeLike, There is nothing complicated in my post. But I accept that what is simple to one person may not be to another. Creating frustration...
    Post by: savoir, Mar 26, 2024 in forum: Trading

  2. The Uncomfortable Truth: 90% of the traders lose.

    SimpleMeLike, Here is one of my secrets to juxtapose with yours. Consider trading as a partnership between you and the market. The purpose of...
    Post by: savoir, Mar 26, 2024 in forum: Trading

  3. The Uncomfortable Truth: 90% of the traders lose.

    SimpleMeLike, Here are my answers. 1. I have not come across a book about trading that guarantees making money instantly after reading it. At...
    Post by: savoir, Mar 25, 2024 in forum: Trading

  4. The Uncomfortable Truth: 90% of the traders lose.

    SimpleMeLike, your logic and sentiment are hard to disagree with. In a zero-sum game like the derivatives markets, the more losers there are the...
    Post by: savoir, Mar 25, 2024 in forum: Trading

  5. Is price movement really random and unpredictable?

    I get the gist of what you're saying, murray t, and I'm with you about the doctor making up numbers to fit his equation. In the interview clip, he...
    Post by: savoir, Feb 1, 2024 in forum: Trading

  6. Is price movement really random and unpredictable?

    Trader's equation, murray, trader's equation. Al says 50/50 is okay because distance to profit target = 2x distance to stop loss. You seem...
    Post by: savoir, Feb 1, 2024 in forum: Trading

  7. Trading is like business, not math, physics, engineering or science

    You are welcome. Acknowledging a parasitic role is just matter of fact and has no negative connotation. The markets are there for most anyone to...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 29, 2024 in forum: Psychology

  8. Trading is like business, not math, physics, engineering or science

    Good comments, murray t. If you want to count vicarious benefits, you can expand the list of beneficiaries to my data provider, charting software...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 28, 2024 in forum: Psychology

  9. Down to about $90k, where would you park it if your trading skills were trash?

    Are you joking? I searched Google and min. wage in OKC is $7.25 per hour. Leave the fast food jobs to teens and retirees needing to supplement SSI...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 28, 2024 in forum: Trading

  10. Is price movement really random and unpredictable?

    Maybe you should watch the short clip because you seem to be saying the Trader's Equation is the same thing as averages of all your trades...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 14, 2024 in forum: Trading

  11. Is price movement really random and unpredictable?

    Every trader is subject to the Trader's Equation? You mean like gravity? I know you like to compile stats and make predictions. Do you think the...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 14, 2024 in forum: Trading

  12. Trading is like business, not math, physics, engineering or science

    Oh really? I had no idea a futures contract and an insurance contract were equivalent. I considered my activity in the market as parasitic. It's...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 14, 2024 in forum: Psychology

  13. Trading is like business, not math, physics, engineering or science

    Trading is a game. You are not producing anything or providing a service. If you are providing liquidity to others, unless you are a market maker...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 14, 2024 in forum: Psychology

  14. Is price movement really random and unpredictable?

    ROFLMAO? Jesus, talk about outdated. Here's an upgrade. You're welcome. [IMG]
    Post by: savoir, Jan 14, 2024 in forum: Trading

  15. Is price movement really random and unpredictable?

    Got zero sympathy for suckers in this game but occasionally it's hard to pass by without remarking on the bullshit. Continue shoveling. You ain't...
    Post by: savoir, Jan 13, 2024 in forum: Trading