So what happened when I hit Live Trader Prep? I just wasn't ready... I started to second guess everything. "What are they thinking of my...
A quick introduction: I've traded futures since '99, but don't consider myself a trader until 2007. (My definition of a "trader" is someone who...
Understand the charts are just showing you what human beings are buying and selling at. There is no magic line that suddenly crosses and will...
ok. Decision made. Scheduled to start on Monday. I have to say, I've second guessed myself as to why I would do this, but now I am looking...
Hello all, I have an extensive background in trading, including trading full time in 2007 and 2008, and working after that directly under Denise...
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Guys, my advice is to try the least expensive combine that topsteptrader offers and the longest time. This will force you to come up with a...
Haha, without a doubt... In no way was I implying we should actually trade real money based on a random coin toss. I just think you would be...
Dbphoenix, why don't we try it? I don't know you, your trading history or your reputation on ET... But based on your responses you sound like you...
Guys, this is turning into a very good discussion... Many of your points are great considerations. Thanks to everyone for more or less keeping it...
Say A trader discovers the perfect trading system, but it can't be automated. However, all criteria is in place for the trader to have an edge...
+10 pretty much what I believe too. The example in another post of the son inheriting the fathers trading plan, does mean the son got a great...
Ok, I had to read this a few times to make sure I clearly understand your position. I totally agree with using criteria that stem from live,...
Here is how it gives me an edge. I'm stepping into the trading arena with a very small amount of my account at risk. I'm relaxed, confident, and...
You plan for them. You review your trading journal, you keep one right? And that allows you to guesstimate how many future mistakes you might make...
First, thanks to those who have taken the time and commented on this thread. Appreciate those lurkers who read it.... Hope it helps. My whole...
dbphoenix I tried to throw some points out for all skill levels of traders. I agree also, in that list #4 is the most important. The point on...
First question, since this is a topic on edge... How does "optimal position sizing" give you an edge? Secondly, risking max 1% PER any single...
Reading through 200 plus pages of another thread on edge, which quickly turned into something else, wasn't what I wanted to reply to... So here is...
I recommend a journal, but would also add the following: 1) How you were feeling at the time of trade exits/enters, and adjusting orders. 2)...
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