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Forum: Platforms and Indicators December 28th, 2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By tradersam
Fat wicks in tradingview

Is there a way to make wicks fatter in trading view ?
Forum: Sierra Chart October 11th, 2021, 11:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 40,463
Posted By tradersam
I am using infinity and sierra. Pay $30 for using...

I am using infinity and sierra. Pay $30 for using sierra per month.
Like it. Infinity Futures has been bought by Ninja.
Forum: Psychology and Money Management May 18th, 2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,384
Posted By tradersam
You heal yourself ....you heal the world...it is...

You heal yourself ....you heal the world...it is all connected....
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors May 14th, 2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 45,024
Posted By tradersam
IMO, Mentor is essential...but also someone who...

IMO, Mentor is essential...but also someone who can be with you long term ideally lives in same city and you can consult regularly say once a month ...one who can guide , encourage and provide subtle...
Forum: Traders Hideout May 14th, 2020, 01:12 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 77,088
Posted By tradersam
Just follow any futures chart for 30 days after...

Just follow any futures chart for 30 days after market.
Mark and document the pivots. Figure out if you could anticipate these pivots on live market.
Try it in SIM ....and repeat till you have...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors May 14th, 2020, 12:55 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 45,024
Posted By tradersam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uT7L1Pk8t0 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uT7L1Pk8t0

106 - Can meditation give traders an edge with Adam Grimes - Better System Trader...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 23rd, 2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,767
Posted By tradersam
One more thing...you do not hit a wall in 3 weeks...

One more thing...you do not hit a wall in 3 weeks ...you hit a speed bump :-)
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 23rd, 2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,767
Posted By tradersam
Adding to the above, Losing trades are...

Adding to the above,
Losing trades are best learning experience....observe how you feel..other losing tradrs are feeling same way...their emotions lead to price spikes in one way or another...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 23rd, 2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,767
Posted By tradersam
https://blog.12min.com/the-disciplined-trader-summ...

https://blog.12min.com/the-disciplined-trader-summary/
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 23rd, 2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,767
Posted By tradersam
time to practice more

It usually takes years to move from beginner trader to pro.
1. have a mentor...
2. make sure that the mentor trades live and is successful and has simple plan
3. practice ...practice ....practice...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 24th, 2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,951
Posted By tradersam
Each of us individually do not matter but...

Each of us individually do not matter but collectively we do.
And our behaviour is same so it is more or less obvious. Add to the fact that our stops are seen ( locally on my platform I can see all...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 23rd, 2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,951
Posted By tradersam
Most retail traders keep stops to protect against...

Most retail traders keep stops to protect against loss. These stop info is shared with big traders by most brokers as paid service. So if a trader has a large buy order then it makes sense that these...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 26th, 2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,065
Posted By tradersam
hmmmm

Note sure I am communicating my thoughts correctly.
What exactly is a scalp and what exactly is a swing trade.
One persons swing trade is another persons scalp.
The difference is the time you hold...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 26th, 2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,065
Posted By tradersam
It will not work with 1 contract. What I was...

It will not work with 1 contract. What I was suggesting is close to what You are currently doing.
Forum: Traders Hideout October 25th, 2014, 01:24 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,065
Posted By tradersam
Agree with you in principle. I am working towards...

Agree with you in principle. I am working towards the same goal myself. However disagree that swing trades are lower probablity trades. A scalp held over longer timeframe becomes a swing trade(...
Forum: Trading Journals October 15th, 2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 25,021
Posted By tradersam
Another good link is This is an introductory...

Another good link is
This is an introductory chapter (http://www.trading-naked.com/MSH-MSL.html)
Forum: Trading Journals October 10th, 2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 25,021
Posted By tradersam
revenge trading

http://thepatternsite.com/TradingRevenge.html

"If you call yourself stupid often enough, you'll begin to believe it, eroding your self-esteem. That could lead to making more trading mistakes.
...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management September 24th, 2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,907
Posted By tradersam
Define rules rather than depend on intuition or impulse

IMPULSE OR INTUITION — WHICH? — Howard Utter (http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/forum/f26n02p93_impulse-or-intuition.htm)

What is Intuition:
After years of practice your subconscious is...
Forum: Traders Hideout September 9th, 2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10,645
Views: 14,241,707
Posted By tradersam
tradersam

Little more than a beginner but still raw in trading. Blew my account couple of times. Started serious journaling on this forum 1 1/2 year back but after a string of losing trades decided to focus on...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management June 7th, 2011, 02:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,433
Posted By tradersam
this feeling goes away after some time.....

I am currently doing simulation. I did attempt to go live 3 times. However I lost money and went back to simulation. I did have the same issue when I first went live. I had a set $$ amount in my mind...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management June 4th, 2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,611
Posted By tradersam
check this tread for rtrade's insights.....

https://nexusfi.com/psychology-money-management/10724-trade-management-guidance-needed.html

Sam
Forum: Psychology and Money Management May 26th, 2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,736
Posted By tradersam
choking and panicking

Chocking: Too much thinking. Paralysis by Analysis.
Panicing: Too little thinking. Fear taking over.

These words are commonly thrown around in sports when a team manages to lose from a winning...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management May 20th, 2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,285
Posted By tradersam
Appreciate the solution....

I will try to implement the solution and report my progress in the journal.
I have incorporate couple of things immediately:
1. Always keep big boy chart in four front. Interpret price action...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management May 19th, 2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,130
Posted By tradersam
One good book is "Optimizing your trading edge"...

One good book is "Optimizing your trading edge" by Bo yoder. It speaks a lot about payback cycle( ie. you redge has a +ve expectancy). Basic idea is that either the market is is payback mode or it is...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management May 18th, 2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,285
Posted By tradersam
Will Do. I will do so from tomorrow. Thanks, ...

Will Do. I will do so from tomorrow.
Thanks,
Sam
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