I've concluded its impossible to day trade index futures manually

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by tradenstuff, Feb 27, 2013.

  1. Wide Tailz

    Wide Tailz

    Hasn't happened at the small size over my sample period, although futures may have a much more contested spread than stocks.
     
    #131     Mar 12, 2013
  2. cornix

    cornix

    Yep, makes more sense to just use MIT or STP (depending on direction) in liquid markets. 1-2 ticks of slippage sometimes more than worth it.
     
    #132     Mar 13, 2013
  3. Wide Tailz

    Wide Tailz

    2 more profitable (small) trades opened at limits this morning. I guess this is supposed to be impossible?

    :eek: :confused:
     
    #133     Mar 13, 2013
  4. Wide Tailz

    Wide Tailz

    3 open positions, open profitz

    No major BP left today, sadly. Still waiting for last few days trades to settle.

    :(
     
    #134     Mar 13, 2013
  5. Mtrader

    Mtrader

    If I go in at market I never miss more than 1 tick. My average profit per trade is 14 ticks. So if I miss 1 trade I should make 14 trades with an entry price of 1 tick below market. So it is clear to me what to do. And sometimes I am lucky and get the lower tick too.
    If your profits depends on this 1 tick difference, you should work on your system I think.
     
    #135     Mar 13, 2013
  6. Wide Tailz

    Wide Tailz

    Taking (small) profits here.

    :confused:
     
    #136     Mar 13, 2013
  7. Wide Tailz

    Wide Tailz

    You owe me $20.

    pay up
     
    #137     Mar 13, 2013
  8. cornix

    cornix

    Without any doubts!
     
    #138     Mar 13, 2013
  9. Wide Tailz

    Wide Tailz

    Smaller profits today, opening swing trades this time.
     
    #139     Mar 14, 2013
  10. Wide Tailz

    Wide Tailz

    Sold all at break even on Friday because The Market began indicating that the mood may no longer be bullish.

    I know you skeptics will call BS so here is the proof. Break even including comms

    :eek:
     
    #140     Mar 17, 2013