I only said that because he said he's been at this for three weeks. To me, the biggest thing an intro trader can do to help themselves is to NOT...
sorry, I only have a second but I wanted to clarify something. I didn't mean factor in the market direction to your trades, I meant consider...
Just to be sure... I'm not really the "call you're kid fat, and he'll end up fat" kinda guy, but I do think that at times our language can give...
I think your system is a good start, but needs to be evolved over time. The volatility is a great suggestion, as %4 in one stock can mean...
Before I answer, let me state that I think it totally depends on your system. The one I'm currently using is sorta based on volatility, so...
%247 in half a year is certainly not unrealistic for a good, professional trader, imho. -The New Guy
Two things to mention, hopefully they will help a bit. The first I'm surprised no one has mentioned yet... When you develop a system, then...
Hahaha, that's understandable in my books, the guy can come off as a lunatic. The thing is, he may be a little flamboyant, but he's also razor...
It might also help if you described what trades blew out your account, if you feel comfortable that is. Be warned tho, you're gonna get a lot of...
Yeah, i agree, the thing moves during the day... Calls sound like a good plan, but I'm a little concerned that the shorts may have a major round...
Honestly, I would keep your job and figure out a way to trade while working full time. Try changing to nights, try shifts, or starting late......
Darn, sorry, I guess I killed your thread.... fwiw i think they'll raise and the market will go up a bit. In my mind there's no question that...
Flytiger you seem pretty close to this case. what's your take on it? Are you playing it, and if so, do you mind if i ask how? Thanks, -The...
Sorry, I don't, but the title of this thread sure caught my attention! ;) -The New Guy
They should have these things at 8:30... just when i'm getting to work... hehehehe
I dunno, but does anyone else hate the pre-fed market as much as I do? I should have slept in today...
It still takes a strategy, albiet even if it's a long only strategy at a very lucky time. I agree about risk management tho, I don't believe it's...
I'm going to offer my 2 cents, although I have a feeling some people are going to strongly disagree with me.... From what you've said I would...
Sorry to be so late to the party, but I thought I'd offer my opinion.... I've worked in IT for a bunch of different prop firms, and in all...
Great idea Babak! Here's my submission. I think anyone new to trading should read this thread and all the supplied material. It is a mountain...
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