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Forum: Psychology and Money Management March 18th, 2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,414
Posted By mokodo
teamtc247 thanks for adding to this thread and...

teamtc247 thanks for adding to this thread and for your honesty. I really enjoyed your post.
Forum: Psychology and Money Management March 7th, 2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,414
Posted By mokodo
And another

I've been interviewing traders for a number of weeks asking "tell me about the last time your emotions influenced a trading decision" and getting great insights. Here's an a few lines from an...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management March 3rd, 2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,414
Posted By mokodo
Some more

I'm sourcing these stories from various places - really interesting and helpful to hear first-hand about the interplay of emotions on trading decisions. Here's another example I picked up last week...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management February 28th, 2014, 05:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,414
Posted By mokodo
lsubeano, Yes, emotions are knitted tightly...

lsubeano,

Yes, emotions are knitted tightly into our trading decisions. Could you elaborate on a recent example?

I think I suffer from emotional knocks and tilts more than most - that's why I...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management February 27th, 2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,414
Posted By mokodo
When was the last time your emotions influenced a trading decision?

I'm collecting trading stories about how emotions influence trading decisions, and I'd be grateful for yours. Just complete the rest of this sentence "tell me about the last time your emotions...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management January 31st, 2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By mokodo
ER - Emotion Regulation

Here's a few interesting pieces on emotion regulation. Theory/model is the baby of James Gross of Stanford. In a nutshell he suggests 5 stages where we regulate the emotions we feel OR ANTICIPATE...
Forum: Trading Journals November 18th, 2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
Early days with the trade management side of...

Early days with the trade management side of things, but so far it feels right. And my performance is picking up too, which is whole point!

In regards to the psychology side of things I've started...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management November 18th, 2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By mokodo
Neurofinance

Here's a few bits and bobs on neurofinance. All copyright free (I think) apologies if not - and if anyone can tell for sure I'll take them off.
Forum: Trading Journals November 14th, 2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
And 1 Month Later....

I stopped journalling to futures.io (formerly BMT) whilst I have been working on a few things. I have been locked in a battle between mechanical and intuitive trading, and been having some issues...
Forum: Trading Journals October 16th, 2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
No Trades

Didn't pull the trigger on a long, pull back to creek at 1.3533 at around 11am and then my data went screwy, turns out my internet connection was coughing. So missed the whole day getting it sorted,...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 16th, 2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By mokodo
Thanks

Hi Cashish,

Yes I'm an avid follower of Ruby.

Thanks
Forum: Trading Journals October 16th, 2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
Hi Adamus, as always, thanks for the input. ...

Hi Adamus, as always, thanks for the input.

I took that last trade and am completely comfortable with it. Yes it was outside of my hours and I knew I was feeling a revenge impulse - but I was...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 16th, 2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By mokodo
4 Stages Of Concentration = The Zone

This is an interesting idea from sports psychology. How clear is your mind right at the moment you click the mouse?

(Warning: I have not looked into who the author is or his credentials and have...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 16th, 2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By mokodo
The Moment Of Execution

I'm starting this thread to document some work I am currently doing on the space between my ears.

I am investigating the 'moment of execution'. That is the precise moment that we click the mouse...
Forum: Trading Journals October 15th, 2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
Trade 19-21 In The Sample

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=125784

Three losers, but all with half my normal amount of risk on.

Game plan today was range or expect a break as volatility has gone to a...
Forum: Trading Journals October 14th, 2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 844
Views: 143,088
Posted By mokodo
I am trying it out this week.

I am trying it out this week.
Forum: Trading Journals October 14th, 2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
Traded last Thursday and Friday, just didn't get...

Traded last Thursday and Friday, just didn't get trades away, several nearly trades but none that ticked all the boxes.

I've been getting really interested in decision theory and neuro-finance...
Forum: Trading Journals October 14th, 2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 844
Views: 143,088
Posted By mokodo
Result, you have not put in trade and probably...

Result, you have not put in trade and probably regret it? Have you thought about scaling in, half at the first moment of recognition (the stall) and the remainder as your are stopped into the move?...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 10th, 2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,819
Posted By mokodo
Just my experience

Nice thread. I think this goes to the heart of what trading is about - once you have established you have a methodical edge. As with all things trading this is just my experience and belief - it may...
Forum: Trading Journals October 9th, 2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
Trade 18 In The Sample

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=125233

Game Plan today was reversal or continuation of the 90 pip drop off in the late asian session. That all happened before I was through my...
Forum: Trading Journals October 8th, 2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
Trade 17 In The Sample

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=125128

Game plan today was low volatility range 1.3590 - 1.3545. By the middle of my session volatility had dropped right off, so, IMHO, there was a...
Forum: Trading Journals October 7th, 2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
I have a 5 minute chart up also for looking at...

I have a 5 minute chart up also for looking at trade activity. My feed is for spot so it's all tick volume.
Forum: Trading Journals October 7th, 2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
No Trades

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=125013

Didn't trade Friday and didn't manage to get a trade away today either.

Game plan was range day between 1.3590 & -55 or -40. I was looking...
Forum: Trading Journals October 3rd, 2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,196
Posted By mokodo
No Trades

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=124797

Took a couple of extra days to finish off my trading plan and routines, but was back trading today. I am trading live for October with a...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management October 3rd, 2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,268
Posted By mokodo
No Map, No Route, No Destination

If you are referring to a trading plan, i.e. a set of instructions by which to guide and organise your trading sessions, then I say yes, get one. It doesn't have to be born fully formed (I think I am...
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