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Forum: Brokers December 12th, 2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,558
Posted By Family Trader
I think this some kind of marketing ploy. ...

I think this some kind of marketing ploy.

We received a letter from Nationwide Insurance with similar concerns that there was a 'security breach' and certain information may have been stolen. The...
Forum: Traders Hideout November 3rd, 2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,233
Posted By Family Trader
Thanks to the OP for creating this thread. ...

Thanks to the OP for creating this thread.

Thanks Artesimo for your very useful responses.

I have asked my son (20) to read this thread as it is a real eye opener .


Trader
Forum: Traders Hideout October 16th, 2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 77,893
Posted By Family Trader
I will definitely be in the minority as I have...

I will definitely be in the minority as I have suggested long treasuries.

Realistically, it would be appropriate to vie for long securities, but IMO, I feel the rubber is starting to lose traction...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 9th, 2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,053
Posted By Family Trader
Stops are essential; whether mental,but not...

Stops are essential; whether mental,but not deviate, or set on the new position. I am a simple 'retail' trader.

I have just eaten one on ES 143775:ahhhhh: as I am writing/posting.

Your point re...
Forum: Off-Topic September 14th, 2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 664
Views: 83,072
Posted By Family Trader
Th Federal Reserve and Ben casted their vote...

Th Federal Reserve and Ben casted their vote today. Obama will be re elected.:faint:

Wonder how far off QE 4 will be....scary stuff.


Trader
Forum: Currencies September 12th, 2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
@Silver Trader, You question is worthy of...

@Silver Trader,

You question is worthy of further comment.

While I stated the way I trade this set up, which are generally few and far between, I am open to any suggestions and quite frankly I...
Forum: Currencies September 12th, 2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
No , not really as I do not 'fade'.Basically,all...

No , not really as I do not 'fade'.Basically,all or nothingand I start with a single contract. It goes very well most of the time.

Currently waiting to sell at 12927..I missed it earlier as I was...
Forum: Currencies September 12th, 2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Well...I got my butt kicked hard here . ...

Well...I got my butt kicked hard here .

Stopped 12880.

Friday night covered 12812 ...re opened 12795....got very little 'joy' from this trade.

Given same conditions , I will do exactly the...
Forum: Currencies September 7th, 2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Thanks for the head up on the computer...will...

Thanks for the head up on the computer...will have to wait for one of my kids to set me up properly. I really don't like the idea of messing around with the PC, but will give it a go if they can show...
Forum: Currencies September 7th, 2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Order placed to sell 12796 Target 12708 Stop...

Order placed to sell 12796 Target 12708 Stop 12896 (for now) ...it will be reduced.

Basis of trade ...drawn line in the sand:ahhhhh: price over extended 200 pips above 50 ema.Not many...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 1st, 2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,785
Posted By Family Trader
Precisely. Trader

Precisely.

Trader
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 31st, 2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,785
Posted By Family Trader
Trading is a grind. In my opinion, if the...

Trading is a grind.

In my opinion, if the set up is sound ,you will make a profit.

The key to trading is to minimize risk. I personally, always start with one contract. If it is a loss I will...
Forum: Brokers August 28th, 2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,789
Posted By Family Trader
Fair enough....I sleep very well every night...

Fair enough....I sleep very well every night using OEC. I feel secure.

Couple of things I don't particularly like, but have got over it. I am comfortable with their platform. Not the best, but I...
Forum: Trading Journals August 25th, 2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 588
Views: 127,901
Posted By Family Trader
In essence, stress free. I have a little...

In essence, stress free.

I have a little card sitting under my screen...."No more stress"....It is a reminder that I don't need to be, the trade will work itself out.

Keeps me thinking 'good...
Forum: Currencies August 22nd, 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Fair enough, just have a feeling the market is...

Fair enough, just have a feeling the market is being "engineered" at the moment; not to say it won't roll off.

Personally, got a nice bump through DX/6E which was a little unexpected,but...
Forum: Currencies August 22nd, 2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Emotional or a specific strategy?

Emotional or a specific strategy?
Forum: Trading Journals August 22nd, 2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 35,609
Posted By Family Trader
Ok...what happened to your Woodie indicator that...

Ok...what happened to your Woodie indicator that you had settled on.?

You have provided another indicator with "potential"; simple enough...results look 'ok', but how much backtesting did you do? ...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management June 9th, 2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,680
Posted By Family Trader
Excellent summation!!:)

Excellent summation!!:)
Forum: Platforms and Indicators May 18th, 2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 53,674
Posted By Family Trader
First observation is that the chart covers the...

First observation is that the chart covers the most difficult period to trade ....after 11 a.m EST. Liquidity generally drops like a rock,especially after say, 11.30 a.m. There are very few...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management May 3rd, 2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,680
Posted By Family Trader
I understand as I am in the same camp in trading...

I understand as I am in the same camp in trading style with ES..

Fat Tail's analysis is also correct. I learnt that the hard way,more loss of time than anything else, where I was using a similar...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management May 3rd, 2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,680
Posted By Family Trader
Spot on!! Simple R:R calculations are just...

Spot on!!

Simple R:R calculations are just one piece of the story. Trade /money management has to included to justify any potential stategy.

Since there were 4 consecutive losses ,why no set...
Forum: Currencies May 1st, 2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
It had nothing to do with context.Just that my...

It had nothing to do with context.Just that my trailing stop got nipped. Still small profit though.Predictability doesn't enter the equation as it is a set "set up";don't care who is doing what.
...
Forum: Currencies May 1st, 2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Clipped!!....maybe I should not post trades:egg: ...

Clipped!!....maybe I should not post trades:egg:

Trader
Forum: Currencies May 1st, 2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Stop cha to B/E +5= 13216

Stop cha to B/E +5= 13216
Forum: Currencies May 1st, 2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 2,612
Views: 918,217
Posted By Family Trader
Buying 13211 ADR 76 13287-76= 13211 Target...

Buying 13211 ADR 76 13287-76= 13211 Target 13251 Stop 13186 subject to change.

Trader
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