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Forum: Trading Journals March 3rd, 2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Re-grouping

Hi All,

I haven't posted in a while because I haven't been paper trading. I've been trying to educate myself on proper risk and money management.

When I was paper trading, I started to feel...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 3rd, 2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
The short answer is that ES is not suited to...

The short answer is that ES is not suited to proper risk/money management given my anticipated account size.

I'll expand, a little bit, on this in my other thread.
Forum: Trading Journals February 3rd, 2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Different kind of journal entry

Hi,

I'm not sure I can multi-task while paper trading to post to this thread in real time, so I kept a journal in a text file today. I wanted to try and capture what I was thinking before during...
Forum: Trading Journals February 3rd, 2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Yes, I am trying to stay away from crude and...

Yes, I am trying to stay away from crude and gold. As you'll see in my next post, I'm trying to focus on the euro and dollar futures, as I think they'll fit my initial risk/loss tolerance best. As...
Forum: Trading Journals February 1st, 2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Please forgive me for being a new trader and making mistakes.

Hello All,

I think I've been called out, in another thread, by someone I consider to be a very good trader. Someone I respect. Someone I don't actually know, and who doesn't know me. I'm both...
Forum: Trading Journals February 1st, 2015, 12:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
No, I have not traded with real money before. I...

No, I have not traded with real money before. I am still not 100% ready, but I think I'm close. Once I figure out the right instrument for my loss tolerance, I'll go live so that I can work on the...
Forum: Trading Journals January 31st, 2015, 02:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
From ToS, here is every paper trade I made on...

From ToS, here is every paper trade I made on Wednesday. The amounts I used in my previous post are before commissions. So net gains aren't really as high and losses are greater. OK, maybe this...
Forum: Trading Journals January 31st, 2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
What exact situation am I in? Please explain. ...

What exact situation am I in? Please explain. The last 5 weeks have only cost me $100 and the time I've spent in front of my computer watching charts. I don't think I've every implied that I have...
Forum: Trading Journals January 30th, 2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
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Forum: Trading Journals January 30th, 2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
This is a late log entry for last week. ...

This is a late log entry for last week.

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Forum: Trading Journals January 20th, 2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Experimenting

I forgot to post last Friday's numbers. Here they are.

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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 15th, 2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
I'm not sure I count losing money as "crushing...

I'm not sure I count losing money as "crushing emotional pain". I admit I could be more disciplined, but on the rest I think I'm doing better than most.

Thanks for your opinions and warnings.
...
Forum: Trading Journals January 15th, 2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Here are my numbers for the last three days. ...

Here are my numbers for the last three days.

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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 14th, 2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
I have considered several other jobs and day...

I have considered several other jobs and day trading currently has the most appeal to me. I don't want another job where I trade my time for money, or where I need a degree or certification to just...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 13th, 2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
DD, A friend recommended ToS for paper...

DD,

A friend recommended ToS for paper trading and it's free to try. I'm actually trying NT this week.

ES because I heard a radio infomercial about it. I did a little research around ES being...
Forum: Trading Journals January 12th, 2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Hello All, Well, today sucked. Here are my...

Hello All,

Well, today sucked. Here are my numbers

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Forum: Trading Journals January 11th, 2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
Hello All, So, I'm not sure what info I'm...

Hello All,

So, I'm not sure what info I'm supposed to document here in this journal. I've looked at a few other journals and there doesn't seem to be a set format. I'll keep looking though. So,...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 10th, 2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,003
Posted By oddTrader
Thanks Bookworm, I'll check it out. Have...

Thanks Bookworm, I'll check it out.


Have a CAVU day! :crazy_pilot:
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 9th, 2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
Last update for this thread

Hello All,

First, my numbers for today and revised numbers for yesterday.

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Forum: Trading Journals January 9th, 2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,601
Posted By oddTrader
How I bought my Porsche 911 with Cash

Hello,

OK, I haven't bought it yet. But that's the GRAND end goal. A few years back, well probably more like 10 years ago, I had two cars and I couldn't afford to keep them both. So I sold the...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 8th, 2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
Update for today

I didn't have a good day, but it wasn't catastrophic. I slept through the opening bell and didn't start looking at charts until 8:30 am MST. Would I have made one or more winning trades between...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 8th, 2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
Hi JonnyBoy, I don't mind bluntness. Thanks...

Hi JonnyBoy,

I don't mind bluntness. Thanks for the advice, but I won't be following it.

My one month to live funds goal, is just that, a goal. If in a months time I don't think I'm ready,...
Forum: Help, Tutorials, and How-Tos January 7th, 2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,990
Posted By oddTrader
Right Justify Cell Contents

Is it possible to right justify the cell contents? If so, how?
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 7th, 2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,945
Posted By oddTrader
Newbie ES Trading Log for Review

Hi,

I'm completely new to trading. I want to transition to day trading for a living. I'm currently (last 3 weeks) paper trading the E-Mini.

The purpose of this thread is:

1) Get feedback...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 7th, 2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,003
Posted By oddTrader
Newbie Question about Wyckoff and ES

Hello,

I'm absolutely new to trading (3 weeks of paper trading), but I've been trying to learn as much as possible.

I've chosen to try and day trade the E-mini S&P 500 Futures. I'm reading...
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