From Micros to Millions: 2% per day

Discussion in 'Journals' started by sstheo, Oct 17, 2020.

  1. Isn't it usually the other way around? :)

    My day trading size is usually 5x my swing trades as my swing trades require larger stops on average.

    So, 50 points on a swing trade is the equivalent of 10 points on a day trade.

    Simple example.

    Regardless of that, I don't see why a trader wouldn't eventually want to combine multiple strategies/timeframes, i.e., short term trading + medium/long term trading.
     
    #451     Nov 8, 2020
  2. robbo

    robbo

    sstheo I was disappointed to hear that you are taking a break, but respect your decision.I really enjoyed reading your posts each day, hopefully you will be back soon. To me it looked like you were really improving and building up your account at the same time. One thing I think you need to be careful of, is searching for the holy grail. I have been guilty of this in the past. The holy grail doesn't exist, if your current style needs tweaking I think the best way to do this is in real time, anyway that's just my opinion. All the best. I am sure you will be back.
     
    #452     Nov 8, 2020
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  3. Sstheo,

    Question please:

    1. Based on your prior trades, what is your average reward to risk ratio?

    Thank you.
     
    #453     Nov 8, 2020
  4. Considerations of risk and reward in the absence of consideration of probability leads to a debilitating focus on risk. Perhaps the most crippling mistake retail traders make is an inordinate focus on risk.
     
    #454     Nov 8, 2020
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  5. Hello Gaslight Capital,

    I agree with you 100% for sure. The probability variable in the outcome equation really help me understand a lot regarding my trade setup decision making.
     
    #455     Nov 8, 2020
  6. Well, at least Long Term Capital Management and Lehman Brothers weren't focused on risk.....LOL !
     
    #456     Nov 8, 2020
  7. Somebody smart and successful here suggested three months.
     
    #457     Nov 8, 2020
  8. hilmy83

    hilmy83

    Then I should've quit a loooooong time ago.

    Anybody wanna join gamblers anonymous with me?
     
    #458     Nov 9, 2020
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  9. Evgeniy

    Evgeniy

    Steo, it doesn't matter if you write here or not. It is important that you enter the market every day and get up after a knockdown.

    This is a heavy weight, over 100 kg. The bearded man is the favorite, in the previous three fights he won by knockouts in the first round. His opponent is a rookie, this is his first fight.

     
    #459     Nov 9, 2020
  10. QTrader20

    QTrader20

    You don't need to ask anyone here to join you 'coz every ETer is a gambler. The only different is the experienced ones vs newbies...
     
    #460     Nov 9, 2020
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