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  1. concentration in trading

    Are you sure that you really trusted the "particular system that provides consistent returns", because otherwise that is why you are not following...
    Post by: travis, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  2. Impulsive trades

    I agree with R. Raskolnikov and the cure is called "paper trading". Do not switch to real trading until you have found a way to consistently make...
    Post by: travis, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  3. Psychology, are you sure?

    Hello, Optionpro007, I also wanted to add something. Things have been bad and sick in my past behaviour. And also I might have a few personality...
    Post by: travis, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  4. Psychology, are you sure?

    Hi, Optionpro007. Thanks for your post. I may have GAD, but not a severe form of it, because I don't experience any of the physical symptoms...
    Post by: travis, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  5. Psychology, are you sure?

    The reason I kept trading discretionary despite being unable to make money, is that the more I was bored and inactive, the more I looked for fun...
    Post by: travis, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  6. Psychology, are you sure?

    The only pyschology needed is in asking traders who lose money - why are you losing money when it's not necessary? You can paper trade until you...
    Post by: travis, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  7. Psychology, are you sure?

    Yes, but consider the "maximum drawdown" of a system. If the maximum drawdown is 10%, and the system is losing 50%, it doesn't mean you need...
    Post by: travis, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  8. Psychology, are you sure?

    As I said, this should be done by everyone. First of all, paper trade. If you can't find a way to be profitable with paper trading, then do not...
    Post by: travis, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  9. Psychology, are you sure?

    Thanks, mindtrade, for your feedback. I had the same experiences as you, where you say: "I decided to trade it live this month but NOT ONE day...
    Post by: travis, Aug 11, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  10. Psychology, are you sure?

    Thanks, very much. And thanks also to Alexis. And this he said is also very good in terms of conciseness and I agree with it: "If you trust...
    Post by: travis, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  11. Psychology, are you sure?

    Hey, this is very good. You understood and stressed some very important points, and I couldn't agree more. The reason people look for...
    Post by: travis, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  12. What's Your Biggest Obstacle?

    My biggest obstacle is: myself as a discretionary trader - I lost money, every month, every year, for twelve years. Having somewhat sensed...
    Post by: travis, Aug 8, 2009 in forum: Psychology

  13. The usual question: how is it possible?

    The thread was dying so I will answer even a hostile remark to revive it, but I will put you back into my ignore list afterwards. You say I am...
    Post by: travis, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading

  14. The usual question: how is it possible?

    Thanks, I understand what you are saying. Also, your post is quite poetic - that's how I wanted this thread to be: poetic, psychological, and so...
    Post by: travis, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading

  15. The usual question: how is it possible?

    Thank you. Much needed encouragement.
    Post by: travis, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading

  16. The usual question: how is it possible?

    Concerning the filter... On the other hand, it does make sense, if you are forward testing, to measure profit of the trades done in forward...
    Post by: travis, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading

  17. The usual question: how is it possible?

    Regarding Ken (now on my ignore list): Yeah yeah... I'm doing everything wrong and he's doing everything right. I even believe that his one...
    Post by: travis, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading

  18. The usual question: how is it possible?

    Thanks, very good remark. I don't feel like ten years of work is enough to be entitled to a pension for the rest of my life. And I was wondering...
    Post by: travis, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading

  19. The usual question: how is it possible?

    Regarding my idea, I did tests on some of my systems (see attachment), with several settings: last 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 trades. None worked. If I...
    Post by: travis, Jul 25, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading

  20. The usual question: how is it possible?

    Chan's book is great and his 8th chapter gives a very reasonable answer to the initial post of this thread (the chapter talks about "capacity" and...
    Post by: travis, Jul 23, 2009 in forum: Automated Trading
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