gaussian, do you trade for a living? Backing out for a month sounds like it would be almost impossible if you were trying to generate income
I understand that proper trade risk shouldn't be more than 1-2% of your account, but what should a daily risk rule be? If I have 10 open trades...
Update: For the last 10 trading days I have been working a new trading plan. Trying to put all of the adjustments and pieces together. For the...
I wanted to mark this day. My biggest struggle has been not being able to sit patiently during a losing day without deviating from the plan. I...
05/02/19 - DAY 3 OF THE NEW STRATEGY +$304.18 Swayed from the base strategy a bit. Looking to be a little flexible, but stay close to "center"....
These Trades were at 100 Shares Each
05/01/19 Happy with another positive result. TODAY 4 Total Trades 4 Winning Trades 0 Losing Trades Avg. Win: $44.00 Avg. Loss: $0 Today's Gross...
04/30/19 Things unfolded pretty close to what I expected; 4 Total Trades 3 Winning Trades 1 Losing Trade Avg Win: $80.83 Avg Loss: ($111.00)...
So, update: Multiple setbacks in the last 60 days, mostly controlling loss issues. But I am excited about a new strategy that I will be trying...
Are you currently trading with real money?
I just searched almost an hour for something that an ET member said in a reply in a thread, but I couldn't find it. The thread, if I remember...
Guess I need real time news too...lol
ok...thanks
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/gambler-won-1-2-million-220112274.html Guess I need to start making bets
I know the standard answers, like let your profits run, but what should be profit goal when risking 2% of your account?
I am 1 of 3 that run the company, so I basically don't have a boss. Work computer. As much as I would like to give 100% attention to trading,...
Thursday 02/21/19 + .7890 Starting Trade Size 200 Total Shares 1,200 Account Since 01/04/19 + 18.57% Average Trading Day +.9311
Professional Intraday Traders, those who actually make a living at this on a daily basis... Approximately how many profitable days in row do you...
Wednesday 02/20/19 + 1.6737 Starting Trade Size 200 Total Shares 2,400 Account Since 01/04/19 + 17.94% Average Trading Day +.9367
Tuesday 02/19/19 + .5399 Starting Trade Size 200 Total Shares 9,240 Account Since 01/04/19 + 16.41% Average Trading Day +.8962
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