To trade -- as our ES Journal @Buy1Sell2 does and make great returns on Margin or Cash -- You need to for the most part have a LARGE account with the ability to stand substantial draw-downs during the life (Duration) of the trade. You must of course have tested Rules which are Good (Viable and High Probability). Additionally you need the Discipline to follow those Rules or have an automated trading algorithm. That in my opinion is why So Few are posting here and many fall off as posters and probably have blown their account. So thanks to @Buy1Sell2 for starting this long lived thread and continue to educate and post. My system is in part similar to our Moderator, @Buy1Sell2 , but I am scalping on short term charts against a longer time frame position on a much smaller scale than others here.
The OP @Buy1Sell2 -- his E.T. handle -- is also a clue to his very successful Trading Career Buy 1 Futures contract & Sell 2 ATM Calls -- So starts out Delta Neutral with minimal directional risk. Then keep your hands ready to adjust or Cash out ...