How would you describe your trading style?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by vincentnyc, Sep 16, 2019.

How would you describe your trading style?

  1. Alot of small winners and few big losers

    6 vote(s)
    24.0%
  2. Alot of small losers and few big winners

    9 vote(s)
    36.0%
  3. Alot of big losers and alot of big winners

    1 vote(s)
    4.0%
  4. Alot of small losers and alot of small winners

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%
  5. Others

    7 vote(s)
    28.0%
  1. imjohn

    imjohn

    Day trading Equity Index futures. Use several time frames and a few MA lines.

    Entries are 85% trend pullbacks, 15% reversals.

    Average 5 trades/per day.

    Target & Stop on every trade. Target is always 1.5x greater than Stop.

    Hit target 48-49% of the time.

    Edit add: My "style", or just say trade plan, has very defined signals and it's a "low-stress" deal for me. Of course there are times when volatility is high and I'm glued to a screen (though I find that enjoyable), but most days I'm able to direct attention to several other things while trading. (e.g read or study things that interest me, talk to family/friends, enjoy my meals, etc.)
     
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2019
    #21     Sep 17, 2019
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  2. imjohn

    imjohn

    I've never used tradingview. Not sure how that works.
     
    #22     Sep 17, 2019
  3. never mind. figure it out. told you it was a stupid question.
     
    #23     Sep 17, 2019
  4. just curious how you guys are trading futures. are you using buying/selling contract aka option? is that correct?
     
    #24     Sep 17, 2019
  5. it would be nice to know options, seriously thinking about getting into it. seems like best way to trade swings.
     
    #25     Sep 17, 2019
  6. cvds16

    cvds16

    better buy yourself some decent option books then or you won't know what hit you ...
     
    #26     Sep 17, 2019
  7. will do, will check online, any recommendations.
     
    #27     Sep 17, 2019
  8. cvds16

    cvds16

    options as a strategic investment Mc Millan
    Mc Millan on options
    option volatility and pricing Sheldon Natenberg
    come to mind
     
    #28     Sep 17, 2019
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  9. thanks for the pointer, will check the books out.
     
    #29     Sep 17, 2019
  10. i tried to learn options before...and i came to realize options is not for me. i don't want to learn or trade option....lol. for now, it is day/swing trade on equities for me.
     
    #30     Sep 17, 2019