Are these realistic results?

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by jmhunter, Oct 19, 2011.

  1. jmhunter

    jmhunter

    I believe it is. It sometimes takes a minute or two to get a fuill during times of day like right now.

    I know my profit margins are razor thin, and if you see those profits are calculated after trade costs.
     
    #21     Oct 19, 2011
  2. Lucias

    Lucias

    Just out of curiosity, is this a momentum strategy? Anyway keep us updated on your results. Is your MAE the same as your trade losses on your losing trades?

     
    #22     Oct 19, 2011
  3. volente_00

    volente_00

    #23     Oct 19, 2011
  4. jmhunter

    jmhunter

    Yes. Sometimes I come in early and close it.. or sometimes I pull it back a bit.. my MAE should be about 4 times my potential profit, on a per trade basis. My initial risk is about 2x my take profit number.

    its not particularly momentum based. but that is always a factor.
     
    #24     Oct 19, 2011
  5. jmhunter

    jmhunter

    One contract.. sometimes I double down depending on strength. I have the most success with single contracts
     
    #25     Oct 19, 2011
  6. volente_00

    volente_00


    So you are averaging 80 points a week from one contract ?



    If it is so easy, why are you still on sim and not pulling the trigger with skin in the game?
     
    #26     Oct 19, 2011
  7. jmhunter

    jmhunter

    Well one contract traded hundreds of times. I want more affirmation thru testing... I've been trading options for years, futures are new to me.

    And I'm obviously looking for external affirmation :p
     
    #27     Oct 19, 2011
  8. jmhunter

    jmhunter

    #28     Oct 20, 2011
  9. jmhunter

    jmhunter

    ew tab oct 20 is for trades placed since 430pm Eastern time.
     
    #29     Oct 20, 2011
  10. feng456

    feng456

    time to put in real money and let reality test it out. i seriously doubt you will listen to any contrarians here anyway.
     
    #30     Oct 20, 2011