CL Redux

Discussion in 'Journals' started by schizo, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. Picaso

    Picaso

    Overall day looks bullish to me, but it seems they're going to try to have a go at closing the equities gap first.

    Good luck/skill to everyone.

    Ah, the wisdom... :)
     
    #12261     Oct 28, 2010
  2. dejavu8

    dejavu8

    due to limited range of CL, this position can be averaged down with 10 more contracts for a 10+ tick exit with profit.
     
    #12262     Oct 28, 2010
  3. Picaso

    Picaso

    My apologies if I'm mistaken, but what are you selling?
     
    #12263     Oct 28, 2010
  4. dejavu8

    dejavu8

    because he is a maestro to take big heat for big price movement, any position can be handled well with good profit by applying appropriate strategy based on the position.
     
    #12264     Oct 28, 2010
  5. gov

    gov

    Uh, yeah, that works right up until it doesn't....

    Good morning all, range trade on CL today, but for some S&Gs, go have a look at the hourly bar on TF, truly a beautiful thing!

    Best!
     
    #12265     Oct 28, 2010
  6. dejavu8

    dejavu8

    it only works if you have large account, and average only at major reversal point. forget it if you have tiny account.
     
    #12266     Oct 28, 2010
  7. Picaso

    Picaso

    sim

    short .74 on a stop-limit

    stop 20 ticks

    :45 stop to be, Go Nodoji, go!!! :D

    :49 stopped out be - missed that bounce in gold

    Back to looking for a (live) long
     
    #12267     Oct 28, 2010
  8. gov

    gov

    I know when it works and when it doesn't. And allow me to remind you that all our accounts are tiny, when compared with the ability to borrow literally any amount of money for nothing. That would be HSBC, BAC, and of course, Goldie.

    Trading axiom number one: The future is unknown. Trade accordingly.

    -grizzled old veteran (gov)
     
    #12268     Oct 28, 2010
  9. Picaso

    Picaso

    Well said, besides, if you can afford add 10 cars to average down but are trading with just one car, then you're shortchanging your edge.

    Edit: IMNSHO :D
     
    #12269     Oct 28, 2010
  10. gov

    gov

    Yes, exactly right. Many think that money management can substitute for a real edge. As you point out, it can greatly affect returns, yes. But when you begin using it to bail yourself out of a bad trade, and worse, thinking that "any" trade can be salvalged that way...well, screwed you are. :D

    Well, I've packed my sack this morning with that lovely--and unexpectedly large--selldown in TF, so I wish you fair winds and clear skies. I am going to take the rest of the day to enjoy life.

    All the best!
     
    #12270     Oct 28, 2010