i traded hogs and cattle a limited time using spreads, but the fill time for my orders killed the appetite for me... if you're new to futures...
better to err on the side of too small stop than too large stop in my opinion...
that 1.5 pip spread gets quite large when your dealing in any size and if you're into small position sizes don't look at futures also, pit...
do a View - Data Window (called something like that), then from there you can save in Ascii file ack I was too fast, you'd have to do it window...
talk about leaving money on the table....lol :eek:
note to self - hold through retracements
who knows, I got out at 631
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Nanatrader, Have you used OnDemand server? I am in need to something more stable than GlobalServer which can retrieve realtime data and...
get a job for 3-5 years then go to graduate school, it'll carry more weight once you get out of grad school
I was a cpa for pwc for 3 years...if you are not interesting in accounting or don't want to become a controller down the line don't bother...
so where was your stop?
I would say best bet is to get a 9-5 job in some regular bank or in the financial advisory field, then start saving up to fund your personal...
you have got to be kidding me prop is tough but there are plenty of money to be had in futures, fx, and options?!? lol
Is that 1.70 with commish and slip? At least include 2xtick for entry and exit slip per trade.
no takers on what? why don't you go back and check your strategy on just 30 days of data then come back
1. I hope you have cash in there for 10 stop-losses in a row 2. I hope you have back tested for at least 2 years good luck! breakout...
you can if you want! but I wouldn't recommend it! :D
if you are serious, then your only bet is to trade forex since most forex brokers allow very small position sizing, you can practice relative...
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