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Forum: Commodities July 20th, 2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 59,524
Posted By londonkid
Such a wonderful post and very well written I...

Such a wonderful post and very well written I might add. I missed trading in a pit when they closed LIFFE in London a year before I started and it went screen based. I love the way you are...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors June 13th, 2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 39,904
Posted By londonkid
Before opening your wallet I would conduct some...

Before opening your wallet I would conduct some due diligence. Not just for this, you should really do it with any company you are going to effectively go into business with.

(i) how long has the...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors May 19th, 2017, 03:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 35,952
Posted By londonkid
Guys please don't fall for this. They are selling...

Guys please don't fall for this. They are selling education for thousands and thousands of dollars, they are slick salesmen. Real professional traders in the UK do not teach they work at firms and...
Forum: Commodities April 21st, 2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2,696
Views: 626,980
Posted By londonkid
yes he is talking about the futures fly in each...

yes he is talking about the futures fly in each case. You can only really trade those properly if you have member rates access via a prop.
Forum: Commodities February 6th, 2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,726
Posted By londonkid
Hi I dont post much but maybe I can help out...

Hi

I dont post much but maybe I can help out as I have experience in this area. A fund structure is best avoided unless you are trading a minimum of £10m or thereabouts. The reason is that the...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 30th, 2016, 04:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,280
Posted By londonkid
you problem is very common and personally I...

you problem is very common and personally I believe most people will not overcome it. It helped me to stop TRYING to be discplined and start BEING disciplined. You have to make it part of you and...
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 342,621
Posted By londonkid
i have had similar experience in poor countries....

i have had similar experience in poor countries. You have to be very careful how you are perceived by the locals, sometimes it can be draining. If you give anyone any leverage on your position they...
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 342,621
Posted By londonkid
yeah I am guessing if you go that route you are...

yeah I am guessing if you go that route you are then a 'marked' man.
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors June 20th, 2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 21,773
Posted By londonkid
just for balance put yourself in the guys shoes....

just for balance put yourself in the guys shoes. He is a talented programmer and is offering a product that allows significant cost saving compared to pro trading tools, TT & CQG are recognised as...
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 342,621
Posted By londonkid
cant you make a 'donation' to the local mayor to...

cant you make a 'donation' to the local mayor to get things sorted.
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1,333
Views: 342,621
Posted By londonkid
haha, it's a story that needs to be told. I would...

haha, it's a story that needs to be told. I would love to visit Cambodia, also myanmar is on the list and go back to thailand someday, beautiful places, beautiful people.
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,245
Posted By londonkid
yes my post was focussing on one aspect of the...

yes my post was focussing on one aspect of the DOM the resting orders in the book. Traditionally DOMs or ladders only showed price, last traded price/size and resting orders. I know there is all...
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,245
Posted By londonkid
and another thing on FX futures

PS - I see reference to looking at order flow on FX futures. Honestly I would not go there. The volume in FX futures is tiny compared spot FX. Analysing the DOM and volume in FX futures is absolutely...
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,245
Posted By londonkid
trading the DOM

Some points to note when making trading decisions on a DOM.

Firstly ask yourself why someone would show their size openly on a DOM or ladder? In the vast majority of cases they don't. The players...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 17th, 2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,213
Posted By londonkid
Just to throw in some balance I was surprised...

Just to throw in some balance I was surprised when he said he started mentoring after trading for one year and not yet being profitable. Personally I don't like the sound of that. Also now he has...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors February 16th, 2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 259,303
Posted By londonkid
haha. yes Al should make some tracks to cure...

haha. yes Al should make some tracks to cure insomnia. I think his material gives a good overview of price action. I don't use his material for entries but found it useful.
Forum: Trading Journals February 8th, 2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,193
Posted By londonkid
OP. You should be aware that the market is...

OP. You should be aware that the market is designed to take your money.A plethora of vendors (inc topstep) are also there to take your money.Now just suppose you are a market maker in the spoos. Ask...
Forum: Brokers December 11th, 2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,572
Posted By londonkid
I think we have to get the terminology correct...

I think we have to get the terminology correct here. You mentioned 'selling a spread'. I understand spread to mean entering into 2 or more simultaneous positions in different instruments. As you said...
Forum: Brokers December 11th, 2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,572
Posted By londonkid
Hi. Portfolio margining by it's very nature is...

Hi. Portfolio margining by it's very nature is dynamic. Your brokers back office system will margin you in real time.

Good Luck.
Forum: Brokers December 11th, 2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,757
Posted By londonkid
i think in terms of retail IB is your best option...

i think in terms of retail IB is your best option otherwise there are a few option focussed prop firms in Chicago. I see you are based in Florida so not sure if they take remote traders. In terms of...
Forum: Brokers December 10th, 2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,572
Posted By londonkid
not necessarily true. In terms of downside risks...

not necessarily true. In terms of downside risks if you sell an option spread it depends on the type of spread. Some spread strategies have limited downside risk and others have unlimited.
Forum: Off-Topic August 6th, 2014, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 985
Posted By londonkid
Any traders in Cyprus?

Hi Everyone

Does anyone live in Cyprus and trade from there? I just wanted to find someone who knows the country well and can give me a few pointers.

Thanks

londonkid.
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 4th, 2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,728
Posted By londonkid
hmm that's interesting that you feel more nervous...

hmm that's interesting that you feel more nervous about losing money now compared to when you were not profitable. Mike has suggested sizing down and I think he is right. I also hate to lose, on...
Forum: Traders Hideout August 4th, 2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,404
Posted By londonkid
Hey Shaun Well first up there is absolutely...

Hey Shaun

Well first up there is absolutely nothing unusual about losing money for the first 2 years. Personally I didn't see any positive signs in my PnL until year 4 and even then I was far from...
Forum: Traders Hideout August 3rd, 2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 27,404
Posted By londonkid
How long have you been trading? Definitely stop...

How long have you been trading? Definitely stop buying things and just focus on price and time. It will likely take several years before you become anywhere approaching profitable, just trying to...
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