How to never get an account wiped out?

Discussion in 'Strategy Building' started by gg12, Jan 9, 2007.

  1. gg12

    gg12

    03/08/07 0% (no trade)
    03/09/07 -1.5% (Max risk n/a)
     
    #101     Mar 12, 2007
  2. How to never get wiped out? Can you make a video for us to watch so we understand better?
     
    #102     Mar 12, 2007
  3. gg12

    gg12

  4. gg12

    gg12

    pumpkinhead

    Look for all available videos at video.google.com and other ressources.

    One of the quickest ways to learn are mulitmedia presentations.
     
    #104     Mar 13, 2007
  5. gg12

    gg12

    Today I was always long with straddles or anti-directional short options.

    03/13/07 +9.2%

    I am now at 185.57% of my original payroll.
    Average gain per day is 4.5%.
    That's since 49 days!!!!

    I am happy that I am able to make that a consitent exercise.
     
    #105     Mar 13, 2007
  6. gg12

    gg12

    03/14/07 -6.6%
    03/15/07 -15.5%

    I need again to work with more focus.
     
    #106     Mar 15, 2007
  7. gg12

    gg12

    More dedicated work. Less reading. More planning.

    Switching back to selling time and convexity.

    03/16/07 +7.2%
     
    #107     Mar 18, 2007
  8. gg12

    gg12

    03/19/07 +20.5%; max account risk 64% today
     
    #108     Mar 19, 2007
  9. gg12

    gg12

    Met my target today.

    03/20/07 +2.0% with 23.8% max. account risk.

    That mean I was more than 61.9% sure of winning today.

    Basic element was that I was betting with the up-trend to the close.

    A TREND IS A FRIEND! Dont't fight trend. Stay out, if you get mixed signals. Take a break and come back later. You will see in seconds if there has a trend developed meanwhile or that a trend has confirmed.

    I pulled the trigger by entering position by position, because I was more and more sure to get a good result. My last postions earned less money, but I was MORE sure!
     
    #109     Mar 20, 2007
  10. gg12

    gg12

    Low risk setups are with the trend and promise a high reward compared to the inevitable risk (see attached graphics).

    I have made all mistakes a novice can make today.

    Shorting options against an announcement. Where is my long years experience?

    03/21/07 -17.7%
     
    #110     Mar 21, 2007