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Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors June 26th, 2023, 07:10 PM
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Views: 73,772
Posted By ValueFocused
I'm surprised that Ninja Trader doesn't have some...

I'm surprised that Ninja Trader doesn't have some sort of QA process for vendors. Like, before you can add a paid indi to their platform you should have to demonstrate that it doesn't blow up the...
Forum: Tradovate December 2nd, 2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,977
Posted By ValueFocused
This is because Trading Technologies still has a...

This is because Trading Technologies still has a patent on autocentering on a futures ladder. That's why it's not a feature you see a whole lot outside of TT.

I may not be remembering correctly,...
Forum: Brokers December 1st, 2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 595
Views: 346,634
Posted By ValueFocused
Something to keep in mind is that post you quoted...

Something to keep in mind is that post you quoted is from 2012. It's possible things may have changed
Forum: Sierra Chart March 15th, 2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,929
Posted By ValueFocused
Think about it this way. Cumulative delta is...

Think about it this way. Cumulative delta is measuring the amount of buying and selling done with market orders, basically. Market orders are considered aggressive - just get me in! Whereas limit...
Forum: Trading Journals October 2nd, 2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By ValueFocused
So, what was your rationale for taking those...

So, what was your rationale for taking those trades within a market profile framework?
Forum: Currencies June 9th, 2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 927,837
Posted By ValueFocused
It's said in the trading world that banks put the...

It's said in the trading world that banks put the smartest guys on the bond desks. There's something to that. Bond guys are definitely smarter than equity or commodity guys, but those guys have...
Forum: Commodities June 9th, 2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2,696
Views: 618,120
Posted By ValueFocused
I'm not sure how long that can last. The Saudis...

I'm not sure how long that can last. The Saudis have been fucking the Iranians by tying up the oil tankers, but as we've seen with that other article, it's only a matter of time before new tankers...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors April 27th, 2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1,296
Views: 502,195
Posted By ValueFocused
Another reason is that many firms simply are not...

Another reason is that many firms simply are not willing to expose themselves to overnight or weekend risk. As a firm, they are flat at the end of the day. This is pretty common for prop firms,...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 27th, 2016, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,143
Posted By ValueFocused
P and b profiles generally denote that the market...

P and b profiles generally denote that the market had an initiative move, followed by a consolidation. From there you can monitor the consolidation and look for the market to extend the move or begin...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 26th, 2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 31,822
Posted By ValueFocused
OK, I just read the rest of the thread. I thought...

OK, I just read the rest of the thread. I thought you were talking about evaluating vendors. Here's a question you should ask yourself:

Who in the hell do you think you are to stand here and...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 26th, 2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 31,822
Posted By ValueFocused
What kind of time frame are we talking about? In...

What kind of time frame are we talking about? In volatile times like we are currently experiencing, it's not difficult at all to hit 200 ticks per month on ES. But really, your question is almost...
Forum: Traders Hideout August 6th, 2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,934
Posted By ValueFocused
Yes, but that being said, you shouldn't worry...

Yes, but that being said, you shouldn't worry about it. It shouldn't affect you much. Once you've had some screen time, with a good datafeed you can often tell when a big iceberg or growler is being...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators May 14th, 2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,683
Posted By ValueFocused
Well, I wouldn't say it's useless. After all, win...

Well, I wouldn't say it's useless. After all, win rate, or probability of wins and losses, are half of the calculation for expectancy from what I remember:

Expectancy = (Probability of Win *...
Forum: Brokers May 6th, 2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,300
Posted By ValueFocused
You should try calling the CME, I'll bet they...

You should try calling the CME, I'll bet they have answers for you. A decent futures broker might also be able to tell you about your options.
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index April 3rd, 2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,821
Posted By ValueFocused
Before we talk tricks, let's talk about your...

Before we talk tricks, let's talk about your beliefs and how they differ from mine. You believe that you have to catch the trend early to make money, and you only get one shot at it. My opinion is...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 25th, 2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,821
Posted By ValueFocused
The most important thing is to identify a...

The most important thing is to identify a potential trend day fairly early in the day. Once you are aware that you are in a trending market, trading it is fairly easy. Of course, identifying it can...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 6th, 2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 29,002
Posted By ValueFocused
Before you take, you have to give. What have you...

Before you take, you have to give. What have you been doing thus far? What is your method? How do you think about markets? Without this information, nobody can help you.

Oh, and are you trading...
Forum: Commodities March 5th, 2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,411
Posted By ValueFocused
Oh, and a random observation: Look at how the...

Oh, and a random observation: Look at how the small traders don't ever really assume a large net position like the large traders. Now, my first guess is that is because the small traders aren't...
Forum: Commodities March 5th, 2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,411
Posted By ValueFocused
OK, so here's a quick run-down for you. Large...

OK, so here's a quick run-down for you. Large traders are making money from trading the market. Commercial hedgers don't use the markets to make money by making bets on price action (if they do, they...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 6th, 2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,966
Posted By ValueFocused
I disagree. The problem with position trading is...

I disagree. The problem with position trading is that you don't get a lot of looks at the ball. The other stuff you said was good, though.

I am going to come back to this and write you up a...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 6th, 2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,159
Posted By ValueFocused
Well, market structure has changed somewhat. I...

Well, market structure has changed somewhat. I have to imagine that things like the emergence of dark pools have cut into TICK's relevance.
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 6th, 2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,620
Posted By ValueFocused
Overnight action is really, really important, but...

Overnight action is really, really important, but you have to use it differently than data generated in the day session. The night session is more about context than simply generating levels, and I...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 3rd, 2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,859
Posted By ValueFocused
I use my own pivot calculation, and to me, that...

I use my own pivot calculation, and to me, that is the only way to go. Why, you ask? Because if you design one, you can choose the conceptual structure. When you create one that works, you will...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 3rd, 2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,394
Posted By ValueFocused
I don't know about zero commission, but...

I don't know about zero commission, but generally, the bigger you trade, the cheaper the commission per unit traded. If you have a seat on the exchange, it lowers your price per unit further. I...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 18th, 2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,151
Posted By ValueFocused
One thing I have noticed about the stock indexes...

One thing I have noticed about the stock indexes is that they tend to put in their first real swing points up and down on the day within the first 15 - 20 minutes of the session. That alone could be...
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