AHG - Profitable Strategy for Struggling Traders

Discussion in 'Journals' started by Anekdoten, Jul 19, 2007.

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  1. Don't mention it, it was a pleasure.

    I'll be back....

    Anek
     
    #5921     Jan 18, 2008
  2. Charly

    Charly


    I do appreciate your efforts as well!! :)
    Again - thanks a lot.
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    A question to all participants here:

    While the 10K v chart as an anchor serves very well the NQ
    I wonder which numbers might similarily
    well work on ER, ES, ZG, Dax,FTSE etc?
    I don't have the data yet - that's why.

    QT allows various data feeds and I know there has been a discussion here
    with regard to the reliability and speed of vendors like IQ, Esignal etc.
    Does anyone know where those posts are available??

    Thanks for your help.

    Charly
     
    #5922     Jan 18, 2008
  3. Alegnus

    Alegnus

    Charly,

    NQ, 1000,10,000(anchor)
    ER2, same
    ES, 5000, 50,000(anchor)
    Not sure about others.

    Thank you Anek for all your sharing. Are you taking a break from the Chat room as well?
     
    #5923     Jan 18, 2008
  4. AHG Chat Log
     
    #5924     Jan 18, 2008
  5. AWESOME post Anek!

    Thanks so much. This really helps me understand confluence a lot...pattern, failed trend, double top/bottom, with anchor support/resistance...

    very nice
     
    #5925     Jan 18, 2008
  6. Charly

    Charly

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    Very kind - thank you

    May be someone else has "anchor suggestions" for the other indices.
     
    #5926     Jan 19, 2008
  7. as u can see the anchor chart is usally 5-10 times the size of entry chart
     
    #5927     Jan 19, 2008
  8. AHG Chat Log
     
    #5928     Jan 21, 2008
  9. FYI to the overnight Globex traders... a conversation topic I've had numerous times today via email:

    CME only accepts limit orders for trade entry and/or exit native to the exchange. Most brokers allow limit orders to become market orders if hit, but that is usually within cash session period from 9:30am thru 4:15pm est.

    The variables between brokers and software platforms are many. I strongly suggest anyone trading the overnight hours to understand all of the scenarios possible which can affect your account.

    For instance, what if your broker connection goes down while you have a stop order live?

    What if the broker does not hold a stop-limit that converts to market order and price action gaps across your limit order? What if a limit order price is hit, but volume is several times greater than O/I at the strike?

    ER and NQ are very thin and treacherous to trade in the globex when things turn western. Even the ES isn't liquid enough to get everyone out if/when the exits get crowded.

    It is entirely possible to have a stop-limit order in place, you think it's safe / effective but in reality your trade is subject to unlimited loss = risk. There are a number of scenarios where that exists. Please make sure you understand all of what can occur in the overnight hours if a shocking event hits the market.

    Tapes will not fill everyone who wants out at their price on limits. In the case of ER and NQ, it won't even be remotely close if another 911 event hits. Take the necessary steps to avoid waking up to a futures market 100 index points away from your resting stop order... with your account busted out and/or in debit on margin call.

    Wild times demand extra care when it comes to risk control. Don't let greed = fear of loss risk ruin of an otherwise fruitful career :)
     
    #5929     Jan 21, 2008
  10. Hey guys,

    While I don't have much to add to the channel....not yet any way :)
    I feel bad not contributing anything...so here is a spreadsheet to log/track your trades...hopefully some will find it useful.

    Thanks to Anek and all those who share.
     
    #5930     Jan 22, 2008
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