Doublea, It seems you are not a daytrader, but at the same time you're not a swing trader. So are you a trend trader? In other words, are you...
Mike, Regarding multi-day positions (i.e. not daytrading) I believe volatility-based stops have been shown time and time again to be superior...
Candletrader, "Alexander Elder does a review of this approach in his books..." -- yes, I've read Elder's books, along with LeBeau, Tharp and...
"The key when trading futures, which have so much leverage, long term is to limit your exposure." -- The dilemma here is that when trding...
"The best method is to use your reversal signals as stop losts after breakeven point" -- yes, for daytrading not for trend-trading.
Newbunch, Can you share the basics of your approach without giving away your secrets (stop loss placement, average returns, discretionary or...
Well, 83 views and not one post?
"As of now I am not confident enough in IB to use them for options on futures" -- specifically what problems were you having?
newbunch, I'm not a day trader and found it curious that most ES/YM traders were daytraders. I'm asking because I'd like to multi-day trade...
ktm, I've read pretty much all your posts on ET (hundreds) related to writing options/spreads to collect premium. Can you suggest a strategy...
"Most people overlook that what makes this or any other strategy successful is risk managment." -- completely agree. I still think there is a...
"For example, on the last dip in the market I grabbed the 1140/1155 put spread for September..." -- I always debate about waiting for dips...
Is anyone using volatility-based stop losses or trailing stops to trade ES or YM? For example, initial stop loss at 2*ATR(10), breakeven at...
Anyone trading ES and/or YM on a multi-day timeframe (i.e. not daytrading)? Seems like everyone is a daytrader.....
OptionsWizard -- what was your motivation for going from SPX to ES? Just the leverage? How's it working out? similingsync -- handles are...
Phil, I'm trying the following approach in selecting my short strikes: 1) Locate where strong support and resistance lies 2) Add 10 to...
Hey Ozzy, Your comment is completely off-base. Next time, show some restraint and take the time to assess the situation first before commenting.
I've been writing credit spreads on SPX and am now exploring doing the same on S&P 500 futures; ES and SP. My understanding is that ES is not...
"In my opinion, the futures options have better moves than the SPY options since the SPYs are just 1/10th of the SPX. Therefore the index needs a...
Phil, I've been putting in some time related to futures education. I have accounts at OX (closing it shortly), TOS (love it) and IB. TOS has...
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