my stops are dependant on the setup i use as little as 5 YM points and as much as well over 100 (swing). the intraday setups generally use between 8-16 pts stop on YM but again, depends on the setup
I day trade ES. My stops are based on the volatility present in the market at the time the trade is placed. Thus, they're always different.
Average ES stop for me is 1-2 pts. As others here, my stops are based on the setup being traded, so the actual amount varies per trade.
To rover...what do you thnk of the popular notion that newbies should stay away from the ES and ONLY trade the YM...I am sure many would like to also know...thanks Rover!