Ouch. 2 Days... 4.3k lost (86% drawdown)... sounds like a decent trip to Vegas. At least Vegas would have included strippers :) and booze....
Thanks for the great replies. I appreciate the effort you put in. To take on a few points I will go as I read your replies. 1. I have a...
I think there's a few of us looking forward to Grob109's (AKA Jack) comments in another thread:...
Grob109, Firstly, I have read several of your posts and can follow most of what you say. I sense experience and knwoledge in your posts but I...
Okay. I have little ego so inform me about my perception of myself then. My post was not offerring advice but rather an example people could...
Good post chip. I will relate with an example that had just happened about 2 hours ago and is still fresh in my mind. Friday, I was watching...
I like all things tech at the moment and believe that next weeks earnings in tech will be well recieved. Looking forward to some upside at the...
Tell him NOT to apply for an ARM. Tell him to get a 30yr fixed w/ 20% down minimum. This is relatively safe but I don't think he will be...
I've done a bit of reading on this and personally, I think the real message you are looking for is finding a way to change your behavior. I assume...
Preparation means very little (well - nothing IMHO) when bad habits get in the way. In general, I am not sure what you mean by preparation....
Good link. I will add that playing the blame game is a big one. Blaming everything/anything but yourself allows a person to steer...
I like that advice. Recently I started paying very close attention to my inner dialogue, my thought process when in a trade or while waiting...
From my experiences women tend to let go of their ego much easier but they can also be too stubborn under certain circumstances (especially the...
I believe trading stocks makes this question more straight forward. Stock moves tend to follow the sectors and any broad market strength/weakness....
Here is an example for may.
Have you though about doing a profit margin calculation? The way I analyze my performance produces a profit margin number that can be further...
Crude futures appear to be making new highs towards 60/barrel. Nas is technically setting up for a nice downtrend (already started IMO). A few...
Ok, in regards to stock picking and overtrading - is your system is giving you signals to do this? If so, then you are following your plan and the...
coolweb, I don't think ES meant to offend you, you shouldn't be so defensive. Your statements so far are in line with someone who doesn't...
How long have you been trading now? Why aren't you trading 100 shares at a time? If you can't make money trading 100 shares at a time 3...
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