Why trading communities have a low respect for scalpers?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by kitty1996, Mar 2, 2008.

  1. Can someone give an example of a trade by a true scalper? using something very liquid like the ES mini.

    To be honest i still dont understand how to execute a true scalper trade and i am sure am not the only one here.

    Many people loop different very short term strategies with tight stop/limit as scalping, but i dont think they are really scalping.

    thanks

    ps i was really confused about the posts on this thread until i realized dayXXXX was on my ignore list, then it all made sense :)
     
    #121     Mar 14, 2008
  2. So far today is setting you behind schedule a bit huh big boy.

     
    #122     Mar 14, 2008
  3. LOL
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    ... and that's why trading communities have a very high respect for scalpers ... just another asinine ET thread.
     
    #123     Mar 14, 2008
  4. ES
     
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    #124     Mar 26, 2008
  5. Can you post something how scalpers an turn 25K to 250 K and how long? I am in awe of this method of trading, will benefit scores of people on this forum.
     
    #125     Mar 26, 2008
  6. jhend746

    jhend746

    I know several daytraders who make around 600k (not in NY) a year for prop. firms who don't have to deal with all the corporate BS. They aren't flipping a coin, they're consistent and have an edge (sharpe ratios above 4). If you feel inferior to some Wall St. trader with that sort of lifestyle then you have some personal problems that need immediate attention. Likewise, if you're a plumber making have mill. a year and you love your job, who cares what people think. Be happy that some people look down on you because of a stupid job title-- it's an easy friend filter.
     
    #126     Apr 2, 2008
  7. Lucrum

    Lucrum

    Well said
     
    #127     Apr 2, 2008
  8. I've been working on swing trading fx using andrews pitch forks, but in the weeks that ive been doing that and getting pretty much no where (still learning though), I've had more winning trades, and more steady profits scalping
     
    #128     Jul 17, 2008
  9. your a total and complete retard,........... at a party...........oh jeez
    you dont have a clue whats its about I only wish my kids could face yours in any competition :D cause we are there for them and you are not :eek: say what you want we all know its true
     
    #129     Jul 17, 2008