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  1. Trading community in Ibiza Spain

    Me too. I've had enough of this Chicago weather. Life is too short
    Post by: profitlocker, Jan 4, 2016 in forum: Hook Up

  2. IB Mosaic Chart Last Price Highlight?

    I was wrong. For future reference: Right click inside chart Chart Parameters>Additional Data and Features (drop-down menu)>Highlight on Y-axis
    Post by: profitlocker, Jan 4, 2016 in forum: Trading Software

  3. IB Mosaic Chart Last Price Highlight?

    Global Configuration
    Post by: profitlocker, Jan 4, 2016 in forum: Trading Software

  4. Blew up a $10k account, still interested. Am I too old/dumb/naive/in the wrong location?

    Intraday equities. PA/Technical trader
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: Professional Trading

  5. What defines a successful strategy?

    In order to back test, the devotee writes a strategy to the best of his/her ability. Any variable (and there are many) that is not accounted for...
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: Strategy Building

  6. Blew up a $10k account, still interested. Am I too old/dumb/naive/in the wrong location?

    Mav Are there any particular MOOC's you recommend? I wouldn't mind studying some free stuff during my downtimes
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: Professional Trading

  7. Blew up a $10k account, still interested. Am I too old/dumb/naive/in the wrong location?

    Q3D You sound like a total beat-off and you make trading out to be way more complicated than it is. It's definitely hard, but the mechanics are...
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 18, 2015 in forum: Professional Trading

  8. Grim future for day trading as a career

    This is true. That fundamental change in behavior also tends to make you so emotionally sterile, that it can cause problems in your personal life....
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 10, 2015 in forum: Wall St. News

  9. Don't be an Average Joe

    You're on the right track, and you're seeing how tough it is. If you can't find a way to think outside the box, you will get nibbled to death
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 8, 2015 in forum: Risk Management

  10. Don't be an Average Joe

    Even if he disclosed it, there are many other trade management variables that have to line up before execution. Entry precision is huge though
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Risk Management

  11. Don't be an Average Joe

    Stewie. I don't think he will be be disclosing this information. It's pretty much the secret sauce
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Risk Management

  12. Don't be an Average Joe

    Yep. There is this thing called momentum that many efficient market theorists don't seem to grasp. Positions shift out of the zero-sum zone within...
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Risk Management

  13. In your opinion/experience, what are the most succesful trading styles/methods etc.

    Sure. Here is an example: [IMG]
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Trading

  14. In your opinion/experience, what are the most succesful trading styles/methods etc.

    This is critical. Unfortunately, it can't be done properly without getting kicked in the balls repeatedly
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Trading

  15. In your opinion/experience, what are the most succesful trading styles/methods etc.

    Capitalization is the the least of your problems. Finding/defining edge and perfecting execution of it are your major roadblocks. Most don't make...
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Trading

  16. In your opinion/experience, what are the most succesful trading styles/methods etc.

    Intraday is hardest. Lower R/R ratios with no margin for error. Precision is critical Considering your capital and that you want to make a living...
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Trading

  17. In your opinion/experience, what are the most succesful trading styles/methods etc.

    The Logical Trader by Mark Fisher Techniques of Tape Reading by Vadym Graifer Two books (IMO) that sum up market mechanics pretty good. Read and...
    Post by: profitlocker, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Trading

  18. How do u deal w/ emotions from outside trading, like girls(friends)?

    smallStops The ex-wife was young (19 yo) and motivated when I married her. She lost her mind later about 10 years later. Not sure I could have...
    Post by: profitlocker, Nov 22, 2015 in forum: Psychology

  19. How do u deal w/ emotions from outside trading, like girls(friends)?

    Funny you mention drama and prioritizing. After my divorce last year, I slaved away in front of my terminal, gathered old trading ideas, and added...
    Post by: profitlocker, Nov 21, 2015 in forum: Psychology

  20. Any long term strugglers out there?

    Easier said than done. You don't know whats good or bad until things unfold. Are you suggesting adding to winners? If so, I am not a fan of this...
    Post by: profitlocker, Oct 2, 2015 in forum: Trading
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