Interesting discussion. Being a systematic trader for the most part, I have often thought about automated poker play. The problem I see is how...
You should be able to replace "prevEMA" in your code with "Ref(EMA,-1)" to get the previous bars EMA value. If you need to go further back, just...
You will also need to change the decimal settings in the View->Chart Options menu so that the optimization report will show the proper number of...
TS 2000i can do forex. Here are the settings I use. You can change the point value to equal whatever lot size you use, so if you trade minis...
I have AUDUSD going back to October 1978. I got it free from Metatrader (a free forex platform offered by several brokers). Just open up a daily...
I believe its $200 a month if you don't have an account (plus exchange fees). Considering Esignal is about that much if you get equities, futures...
Hedging... I have been meaning to ask someone about this so when I saw this discussion I figured I would get this straightened out. I just...
As stated above, the FA positions are just glorified cold-calling sales jobs. If that suits your personality then you can make a lot of money...
In the case of covered calls he would not have the risk of being "taken out". His only risk here is underperforming in a ripping bull market. As...
Virtually all HF postions I have seen want Ivy League or PhDs. I have yet to see one that says "experienced prop trader wanted".
I have wondered this too. The disrespect usually comes from those who have never struck out on their own to take a risk and think only well-bred...
I agree. I worked for a buy side firm before trading and they got absolutely reamed on trading costs. With all the mutal fund scandal stuff I...
Unfortunately most new traders don't realize that trading is like NOTHING else. Yes, you should put in as much research time as possible to learn...
Then why sell it? Having others looking for the same stocks can only hurt you in the long run. This is the ultimate chink in the "I trade it...
Put down the checkbook and slowly step away from it while repeating these words to yourself. Nice work trdrmac, there are some people that...
I understand your point Don, but I think the main difference is risk. With a fund setup, the risk is borne by the investors in that the trader...
I guess I just don't see it the same way. I HATE what I had to go through to learn the lessons we learn on our journey. Certainly we all have to...
I agree with AA. Its probably a lost cause to get your money back, but I do think you should file complaints with the CFTC and the FTC. Even...
Personally its one of my all time favorite books. Not because of any methodology...I am sure that Marty has long since changed his exact trading...
Except for ig0r, everyone is missing the point. Traders benefit society by taking on risk from others looking to offset it. If there were no...
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