I can not trade futures in this enviroment

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by myminitrading, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. Mini - also consider volume based charts. On the YM try 400-500 share bars.

    Moving to volume based bars is the single, biggest improvement I have EVER made to my trading and I owe to the thread that ProfLogic started. I am not here to debate the merits, just that volume based charts is what has pushed my trading over the edge and has given me the ability to trade in all markets - fast or slow moving.
     
    #31     Mar 1, 2007
  2. Wow... all I see is anything BUT noise!

    The beauty of the markets... :D
     
    #32     Mar 1, 2007
  3. jem

    jem

    i agree this is what I cut my teeth on. I love vol and vol
     
    #33     Mar 1, 2007
  4. FREE MONEY $$$$...For traders only....
     
    #34     Mar 1, 2007
  5. guess you pansies havent been trading more than 2 years :p

    This volty is GREAT
     
    #35     Mar 1, 2007
  6. just21

    just21


    What software do you use for volume charts?
     
    #36     Mar 1, 2007
  7. Maybe this is "normal" and the past 9 months has been "abnormal"? Historically, it's extremely unusual to see VIX below 20 for more than a few days, let alone almost a year.
     
    #37     Mar 1, 2007
  8. I use TradeStation, but I believe I read others do offer it as well.
     
    #38     Mar 1, 2007
  9. Good point skunk. I hope what we are seeing is the 'norm' for the rest of the year! ( I know, wishful thinking)
     
    #39     Mar 1, 2007
  10. gg12

    gg12

    I agree with empee

    1) smaller size - just cut down to the half
    2) bigger timeframe - just double your timeframe

    3) switch from selling options to buying options

    And RELAX, RELAX, RELAX - reduce your exposure
    don't get greedy or emotional attached
     
    #40     Mar 1, 2007