Is scalping 3 handles/12 ticks on NQ feasible in Live market environment?

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by aegis_eq, May 31, 2024.

  1. maxinger

    maxinger

    Your trading is scalping at LFT low-frequency trading.

    You didn't mention about reward : risk ratio.
    I suspect it is only 1:1 or worse 1:2

    You didn't manage to catch a single big move although there were tens of big moves.

    NQ tick size is one of the smallest in this world.
    It can't be seen unless you use the scanning electron microscope.
    12 ticks can hardly be seen with the naked eye.


    If God throws $100 notes and 1 cent coins from the sky, aim to catch lots of $100 notes, not a few 1 cent coins.

    Not a good trading strategy.
     
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    #21     Jun 1, 2024
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  2. If the method is scalable based on cold hard data I don't see a problem.
     
    #22     Jun 1, 2024
  3. Overnight

    Overnight

    This is proof you do not trade real money.

    They move EXACTLY the same.

    If they did not, there would be arb opportunity, which as you will see, when you finally trade live, that there is not.

    OP. you need to stop trading before you lose all your money to stupidity, trying dumb exotic trading like arb capture without options.
     
    #23     Jun 1, 2024
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  4. MarkBrown

    MarkBrown

    your humor just keep getting better and better. :D

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    #24     Jun 2, 2024
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  5. %%
    ARE you saying Henry Ford was wrong when he said = if you think you can , your are right??
    :D:D
    Actually with leveaged stuff , i think you are more right than Henry Ford , on this .:caution::caution:
    Another fair queation, why do the few daytrading companies do stocks, fewer do that;
    but that does not mean you could not do that ??
    {Im one of the few;10%] that doesnt think i coud do that , could not with ES:D:D;
    Ive made more consistanly with SSO than more leveraged SPXL}
    Good question, we cant predict what you can do:caution::caution:
     
    #25     Jun 3, 2024
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  6. aegis_eq

    aegis_eq

    Lmao, you guys are a riot. Thank you for the entertainment.

    "I cAn'T sEe ThE tIcKs, I fOrGoT mY mIcRoScOpEs" :D:D:D

    What are you even talking about...

    NQ vs MNQ.png

    "ThEy MoVe ExAcTlY tHe SaMe" :D:D:D

    literally different colored candles, volume imbalances not matching, highs and lows divergent, but "exactly the same" :rolleyes: ok, Jim
     
    #26     Jun 3, 2024
  7. aegis_eq

    aegis_eq

    If your scalping target is 3 Handles, but allow only 3-6 handles of risk, you need your head examined. You will lose almost every single time. Stops are obviously below critical MS or PD Arrays; RR sub 0.5.

    Lol

    Good luck to you, guys.
     
    #27     Jun 3, 2024
  8. aegis_eq

    aegis_eq

    Inverted Fair Value Gaps. They have been scientifically proven to be 87.4% more effective than regular Fair Value Gaps. /jk :D:D
     
    #28     Jun 3, 2024
  9. Overnight

    Overnight

    Your inexperience in live markets is patently obvious, because of what you think you see in those charts.
    There is no arb between a high-volume mini and high-volume micro of the same instrument and expiration month.

    Mr. Dumas, I believe.
     
    #29     Jun 3, 2024