Recent Content by traderjoe999

  1. Low Volatility = Tougher for Traders?

    Hi, I just heard on the news that Wall Street banks are cutting bonuses for their traders due to low return as result of low volatility. I...
    Thread by: traderjoe999, Dec 18, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Trading

  2. Why aren't the governments doing anything?

    OP doesn't seem to know much about basic economics/finance...
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 18, 2017 in forum: Crypto Assets

  3. Any idea why /NG tanked so much?

    Thanks Maverick74. NG seems to be more volatile than CL.
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 16, 2017 in forum: Commodity Futures

  4. How to calculate leverage when trading futures

    I guess maybe there is a difference between leveraging on the account basis vs per contract basis. Per contract basis, you're right that the...
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 16, 2017 in forum: Index Futures

  5. How to calculate leverage when trading futures

    Thanks. Do you know if there is a place I can look up historical fluctuation of margin requirement of futures during volatile period? I want to...
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 16, 2017 in forum: Index Futures

  6. Any idea why /NG tanked so much?

    The weather seems to be pretty cold this year compare to last. Is it overproduction or warm weather?
    Thread by: traderjoe999, Dec 16, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: Commodity Futures

  7. Getting out of trades too early

    I'm bullish on bitcoin long-term so I'm taking a hold approach.
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 16, 2017 in forum: Psychology

  8. How to calculate leverage when trading futures

    I understan I understand. If I'm correct, from the risk and reward perspective, the notional value matters. Holding one contract of CL at $57000...
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Index Futures

  9. How to calculate leverage when trading futures

    Your leverage of futures is the same with other product. If the notional value of your future position is the same as your account size, then...
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Index Futures

  10. Getting out of trades too early

    Only take the weekend off:thumbsup:
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Psychology

  11. Getting out of trades too early

    Glad you had nice profit at NQ as well today. Like you, I'm happy with my gain today as I reached my profit target. I'm trying to stick to my...
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Psychology

  12. Getting out of trades too early

    /NQ popped 1.42% or 60 points. I took an early 20 points profits and made a nice profit. It is kind of painful to see leaving a lot of money on...
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Psychology

  13. Which brokers allow bitcoin futures?

    I agree. The margin is way too high compare to other futures.
    Post by: traderjoe999, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Crypto Assets