Hi Oddtrader Yes total risk is 20% although stop puts me at 10% risk a day. Basic example start with 1000.00 buy option 200$ 50% stop -100$...
Hey Quest Looks like a cool thread. I also trade options intraday. I buy weekly otm calls risking 20% of my account with 50% stop. No overnight...
I never stated anything about what I can or cannot do. Simply was giving an example. Just like you did. Hypocrite! Thus the reason I don't...
Laymen terms 100 +300% = 400$ + 300% 1600$ - original 100$ = 1500%. 1% per trading day compounded is almost 800% per year. In options if you...
Thank You Eric! I'll download the platform and check it out.
I am looking for a broker that allows OCO contingent orders to stock price. Meaning an entry contingent to stock price followed by a stop loss...
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Good reply Redneck! Simple and spot on.
I fully agree! Though new trades can disprove an edge just as well as prove one further.
The thing about an edge is you can look back at your trading and see a distinct edge.{if you are a profitable trader} Going forward however an...
That I can break even with an even risk reward flipping a quarter for direction. (short term). Excluding commissions. Add a couple basic but...
I would risk 1% of my account balance to potentially make 1% or more on my account balance. (Not including commissions)
Thanks man! That means a lot.
Tell me about it. I bought 460 weekly calls on Friday at 2.94. Stock was trading at 455.50. Sold today in the am when the stock was trading at...
Aug so far. Still undercapitalized. Happy with what I have done with what I got.
Nice trading! I think if anything you posting your numbers is highly motivational for us smaller traders. Thanks!
I don't like counter trend trading. I see it like this. If the stock pops Your going long trying to find a bottom while most traders are viewing...
Good job so far! Props for going public!
I believe you meant 15542. Looks like a possible retest of the high. Also if you say you will cover your short if high is broken. Setting a stop...
Congrats Market Surfer!
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