Thanks! Exactly the kind of feedback I was seeking. FWIW, I actually started paper trading February 23rd. But, til May 18th I was just getting...
Thanks for the advice. Don't think I can automate using the indicators I have. So far entries and exits are quite subjective.
I'm trading entirely manually - no automation. So, I don't know how I could back test. One standard deviation of average trade is $65.49...
With aspirations of being a professional day trader of ES, I started paper trading May 18 this year. I think I’ve been doing well enough to begin...
Barry Taylor's signals at eminiwatch.com include size of each trade data (helps identify when professionals versus small size amateurs are...
pardon my laziness. I notice the same futures contracts may have different symbols depending on the venue/context...
Thanks for the reply. Just to note: my records show the low was 2363.25 and the high was 2401.00, a range of 37.75 points - not to mention it is...
What is VTSMX?
As a new trader, I started day trading emini SP500 (paper trading) February 23. Most of the days since then have only had a range of around <10...
If one does a Google search for " Van Tharp Definitive Guide to Position Sizing " , one of the results appears to be a link in Chinese for a .pdf...
Thanks for the specific thoughtful and clear reply Simple! Easy to understand and replicate. For me, without experience, seems over-prudent. I...
Hello Smile, I read your article, thank you. Sorry to hijack the thread, but the article begs the question... It mentions the issue of "position...
Ahhh, muchas gracias!
RDK91 - what does the abbreviation "RR" above mean? I take it ZB is 24hr gasoline and ZN is 24hr Nat Gas, correct?
I've seen that book & will add it to my "to read" list. Meantime, would the formula be calculated something like this: Expectancy= [(4 X $50...
Southall, what, specifically do you mean by "edge"? The probability of getting the direction of the market correct? Or, the size of the winners...
It depends on what the indicators say. I guess, at this point, 1~4 max.
From 2000 to 2004, I sold options on futures on the phone (unsuccessfully) and worked in the brokerage back office. I've attended futures...
ahh. Perhaps someday if I'm able to grow my account sufficiently I may day-trade Nat Gas. I like the range and volatility, but it's much to...
nothing, yet. I will be starting by "paper trading" emini SP500 (day trading), using TradeStation and Barry Taylor's 3 'better' indicators, &...
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