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Forum: Traders Hideout July 13th, 2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,204
Posted By Skinchin
1. Yes 2. 7 3. 50hs per week

1. Yes
2. 7
3. 50hs per week
Forum: Traders Hideout May 22nd, 2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,421
Posted By Skinchin
biggest winner was 17 times bigger than my...

biggest winner was 17 times bigger than my biggest loss trading CL and was a huge turning point for me
Forum: Brokers May 13th, 2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 303,732
Posted By Skinchin
wow, impressive website. congrats!

wow, impressive website. congrats!
Forum: Platforms and Indicators April 14th, 2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,005
Posted By Skinchin
All sorted now.. Wasn't an exchange issue. ...

All sorted now.. Wasn't an exchange issue.
Historical data hadn't been activated by the broker and they were mistaken when they told me that the platform didn't have charts.
Looks like a great...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators April 14th, 2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,005
Posted By Skinchin
I just went through the process of setting up CQG...

I just went through the process of setting up CQG M so I can use it as a backup and when I am on the go. I cannot seem to get any charts to work as it say that they are not enabled.
When I queried...
Forum: Trading Journals April 9th, 2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,390
Posted By Skinchin
No offense but it sounds like you are playing...

No offense but it sounds like you are playing with fire.

I would take a step back and quantify your risk and define your strategy a little better before even considering the size you are...
Forum: Brokers April 2nd, 2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,628
Posted By Skinchin
I used NT brokerage with NT when I was living on...

I used NT brokerage with NT when I was living on the Sunny Coast and had no issues.
Good competitive rates and makes sense to couple brokerage with the platform.
Moved to Panama a month or so ago...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management March 28th, 2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 37,770
Posted By Skinchin
2008 was the year I began to trade.. No Sim or...

2008 was the year I began to trade..
No Sim or anything, looked easy with a few simple sup/res lines!

Received a couple of big slaps in the face that year and didn't begin to trade live again...
Forum: Commodities March 28th, 2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,343
Posted By Skinchin
My advice : stop scalping & look at the bigger...

My advice : stop scalping & look at the bigger picture!
Forum: Psychology and Money Management March 25th, 2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 37,770
Posted By Skinchin
Agreed.. When I switched to Sim I already had...

Agreed.. When I switched to Sim I already had 'skin in the game' after blowing a couple of small accounts a couple of years earlier, so I took Sim very seriously to the point where it felt and hurt...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management March 25th, 2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 37,770
Posted By Skinchin
Just to buck the trend.. I spent 2.5 years on sim...

Just to buck the trend.. I spent 2.5 years on sim and made money then made the jump to live almost a year ago and I have made more money live than sim.
I think sim is vital in any trader's journey...
Forum: Commodities January 19th, 2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 59,902
Posted By Skinchin
Started trading full time in November so at least...

Started trading full time in November so at least I can catch up on sleep and don't have to go work a 9-5. Love everything about trading CL.. Will eventually trade a second instrument once I can...
Forum: Commodities January 19th, 2015, 07:33 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 59,902
Posted By Skinchin
Also been having a little trouble trading oil of...

Also been having a little trouble trading oil of late.. Been getting chopped most the month except for Thursday last week where I managed to make back losses.. I trade oil exclusively so probably...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management November 26th, 2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,966
Posted By Skinchin
I think you hit the nail on the head! Although...

I think you hit the nail on the head! Although trade entry bares some importance it is basically irrelevant compared to trade management. Execution then becomes key as it is a useless endeavor if one...
Forum: Off-Topic November 23rd, 2014, 03:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,779
Posted By Skinchin
This CL trade from a week or so ago has really...

This CL trade from a week or so ago has really been the turning point for me.. Exceeded all expectations - 4.18 points, 2 contracts, $8,340 profit :)
...
Forum: Stocks and ETFs November 21st, 2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,589
Posted By Skinchin
Also banking on a downtrend this session.. faded...

Also banking on a downtrend this session.. faded the bullish move at 77.82.. Will implement a loose trail and see how we go.. I would say most long stops will be just below 77 so if it break this...
Forum: Traders Hideout November 20th, 2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,387
Posted By Skinchin
Can definitely empathize there! The amount of...

Can definitely empathize there! The amount of info can be overwhelming but the more you soak in the better. I would suggest reading Elder Alexander's 'come into my trading room' or 'trading for a...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 20th, 2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By Skinchin
Stop losses get filled usually to the tick and I...

Stop losses get filled usually to the tick and I may experience slippage of 1-2 ticks 1 out of 5 times. I use limit orders for entry so don't need to worry about slippage there. If you were entering...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index November 19th, 2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By Skinchin
CL because it offers the best risk to reward...

CL because it offers the best risk to reward ratios in trading. Well at least for my style of trading!
Forum: Traders Hideout November 19th, 2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,387
Posted By Skinchin
I also got into trading while being heavily into...

I also got into trading while being heavily into poker and can attest to what treydog mentioned and feel it was a huge help in the initial learning curve. The psychology part is more or less the same...
Forum: Trading Journals September 8th, 2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 16,695
Posted By Skinchin
Wow your strategy is strangely very similar to...

Wow your strategy is strangely very similar to mine, I mean I trade the exact same strategy and most your parameters are exactly the same!
Nice to know I am not alone in my beliefs in trading CL.
:)
Forum: Traders Hideout August 26th, 2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,646
Posted By Skinchin
Interesting that so many people lean towards...

Interesting that so many people lean towards discretionary trading.

I too trade discretionary however my strategy is 100% mechanical.

I use to trade purely discretionary, stops and all but...
Forum: Commodities August 15th, 2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 49,592
Posted By Skinchin
I was referring to the break through the 96...

I was referring to the break through the 96 level. Entry was at 96.04 at the re-test but didn't get the fill.. next one is at 96.18 on re-test
Forum: Commodities August 15th, 2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 49,592
Posted By Skinchin
and there it is.. Don't you love it when you miss...

and there it is.. Don't you love it when you miss your entry to the tick!
Forum: Commodities August 15th, 2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 49,592
Posted By Skinchin
I am predicting a break through the 96 level. ...

I am predicting a break through the 96 level. Has already been a little attempt but I believe the next one to carry more conviction. Yesterdays down spike proved very worthwhile for me, hit a 60...
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