Trading the Pivots

Discussion in 'Journals' started by JimmyJam, Aug 13, 2006.

  1. nkhoi

    nkhoi

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    #561     Sep 11, 2006
  2. ... this from a guy who has figured out a method for intra-day trading that probably no one else can crack ... :D
     
    #562     Sep 11, 2006

  3. nkhoi just hit the trades also......it is not that difficult to find higher probability trade set-ups with the right tools imo. Come on JJ you are a smart guy! :)


    Come on 1309's......bust! :D
     
    #563     Sep 11, 2006
  4. DonKee

    DonKee

    Yes, it is probably THE number problem I see most traders having.

    They see 400 indicators on their software package and can't believe that you can and probably will make a lot more money by using only a couple of the simple ones.

    Trading is completely the opposite of other "real world" jobs.

    You can have a batting average of 25% and make a lot of money.

    Try applying for a job and asking them if it's "okay" to be 75% wrong in your analysis and decision making.

    Dumb is good...no opinions are good.

    I think the market will "blah blah blah" is meaningless and detrimental to making money.
     
    #564     Sep 11, 2006
  5. Yes, and for me seeing/watching/and learning the "delta" was an eye opener.....really made a big difference (and of course learning "auction market theory" or market profile).


    Keep selling! :D
     
    #565     Sep 11, 2006
  6. actually i was refering to that bond trading model (the one you used the e-min spooz to hone and develop).

    p.s. did you see that mover this morning!

    sweet, and smooth as cafe au lait!

    later

    jj
     
    #566     Sep 11, 2006

  7. OH....got it know (I am very slow at times). I love the bond and that $31.25 per tick/per contract! :)

    The "Phalanx" chews up the ZB!
     
    #567     Sep 11, 2006
  8. Nah, I covered at the Pivot for another B/E trade.

    Oh well.

    Truth be known, it's trading multiple markets and money management that allows the winners to win (but nobody really talks about that stuff in a stragith forward fashion), it has to be such a secret. :p

    Best Regards,

    JJ

    edit: these trades are certainly worth 2 pts, I just want more.
     
    #568     Sep 11, 2006
  9. chart 2
     
    #569     Sep 11, 2006

  10. I rarely go for more than 2 ES pts on any of my discretionary trades.....usually have 2/3'rds off at 1 pt and the last 1/3'rd off at 2 pts . The ES just has too much congestive trading periods to try for more imo. If I go for more than 2 pts it is mostly just a few runners on to see if I can catch a reversal point in the day, or I am in a swing trade. Small consistant hits are more probable imo and better on the psychology (unless you are into "self-abuse" :eek: ).

    :D


    OK....which one of you missed filling my runners at 1309.00!!! :mad:
     
    #570     Sep 11, 2006