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iankotze
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October 31st, 2013, 03:08 AM
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FredDecker's Trading Journal
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iankotze
You are the man Fred, well done!!! Now just...
You are the man Fred, well done!!!
Now just be patient with the process and keep on doing what you have been doing, it is most certainly paying off. Just take your time and don't be rushing...
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Traders Hideout
September 29th, 2013, 03:56 PM
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What is less risky on the ES?
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iankotze
I don't trade ES but I watch it closely. I...
I don't trade ES but I watch it closely.
I think most people will be able to get away with 2 handles for a stop, that is 8 ticks. Now also for profit I think one should try for 2.5 to 3 handles...
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Traders Hideout
September 29th, 2013, 12:46 PM
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Is Trading good for earning extra money?
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iankotze
I just want to let you know that making money...
I just want to let you know that making money consistently over the long haul out of trading is no easy task.
Many people are drawn to this business by forex brokers advertising how easy it is to...
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August 31st, 2013, 03:10 AM
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Syria and the stock market result
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iankotze
Now I too have no doubts that the attack on Syria...
Now I too have no doubts that the attack on Syria has really nothing to do with saving the children or punishing Assad so he doesn't use any more chemical weapons if he actually did use any. One...
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Trading Journals
August 20th, 2013, 06:38 PM
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Trading fast markets
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208,421
Posted By
iankotze
Mike, the answer is no. Unfortunately things...
Mike, the answer is no. Unfortunately things change a bit once you go live. I think there has been some discussion to bring things closer inline still to what is expected once trading on the live...
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August 20th, 2013, 05:35 PM
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Trading fast markets
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Posted By
iankotze
OH damn, I am very sorry for how it turned out....
OH damn, I am very sorry for how it turned out. You know I am a big fan of your work.
I too had some difficulty with the trading hours, I also like gold much better during the European session. Had...
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Trading Journals
June 3rd, 2013, 03:07 PM
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Another TST Combine
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iankotze
Good day, The 17 in the little window stands...
Good day,
The 17 in the little window stands for -$170, you will notice it goes into the red when you hit -$500/50 and you will be busted out if you have 100
Hope that helps,
Ian
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May 21st, 2013, 05:22 AM
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Trading fast markets
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Posted By
iankotze
Well done!!!
You have put up some very good numbers! You showed patience and discipline and I for one am looking forward to learn more about your approach. Looking forward to working with you.
As a side note,...
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Trading Journals
May 10th, 2013, 12:02 PM
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Trading fast markets
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Posted By
iankotze
Yes today was damn tough, you kept good control...
Yes today was damn tough, you kept good control on your down side and you are still very well poised to make it happen. Just keep hammering away man, you have what it takes.
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Trading Journals
May 9th, 2013, 06:26 PM
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Kevin's TST Combine Journal
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iankotze
Kevin, my advise would be not to trade more than...
Kevin, my advise would be not to trade more than one market. I am no fan of currencies and cant offer you any advise on what to trade but trust me when I say, STICK TO ONE MARKET for this experiment....
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Trading Journals
May 9th, 2013, 04:47 PM
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Kevin's TST Combine Journal
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103,819
Posted By
iankotze
I am very impressed with the professionalism you...
I am very impressed with the professionalism you have shown during this combine, wow, very inspirational stuff. Looking forward to your next one, hope you find the right trading program to make it...
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Trading Journals
May 9th, 2013, 04:28 PM
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Breakout Journal - a journey to full time trading
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106,404
Posted By
iankotze
Nice going Dragon, You have progressed really...
Nice going Dragon, You have progressed really fast and I am very impressed with your trading. Well done man. Looking forward to working with you and Xelaar in the live trading room one of these days....
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Trading Journals
May 3rd, 2013, 06:33 PM
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Trading fast markets
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Posted By
iankotze
Fantastic trading man, really good stuff!!!
Fantastic trading man, really good stuff!!!
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Trading Reviews and Vendors
May 3rd, 2013, 06:47 AM
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List of FIO traders who have passed the TST combine or funded
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105,919
Posted By
iankotze
I have passed the $50k combine a couple of times.
I have passed the $50k combine a couple of times.
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Trading Journals
May 3rd, 2013, 06:38 AM
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Breakout Journal - a journey to full time trading
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106,404
Posted By
iankotze
It is looking good man, keep it up!
It is looking good man, keep it up!
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Trading Journals
May 3rd, 2013, 06:16 AM
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Kevin's TST Combine Journal
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Posted By
iankotze
Kevin, I have enjoyed this journal very much. ...
Kevin, I have enjoyed this journal very much.
You are a true professional!!!
Thank you very much.
Ian
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Trading Journals
May 2nd, 2013, 05:20 PM
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TST Combine Journal
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107,665
Posted By
iankotze
Well I gave you the advise to slow it down, trade...
Well I gave you the advise to slow it down, trade smaller and less and try to be more consistent in the things that you can control. I stand by that advise and will leave you with a question, what is...
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Trading Journals
April 17th, 2013, 06:04 PM
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TST Combine Journal
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107,665
Posted By
iankotze
OK, first off, sorry to hear you busted out. ...
OK, first off, sorry to hear you busted out.
Looking at your trade report I would like to offer some advise.
Slow it down, first off you must learn to be happy with less, you must learn to...
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Traders Hideout
April 10th, 2013, 12:57 PM
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Is $10,000 sufficient?
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Posted By
iankotze
I agree with Brewer, But if you insist on...
I agree with Brewer,
But if you insist on going for live trading, I suggest you trade 1 Dow contract. Have a daily stop of $100. Do not take more than 1 trade per day.
20 ticks stop should be...
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Trading Journals
March 21st, 2013, 08:01 PM
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Breakout Journal - a journey to full time trading
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106,404
Posted By
iankotze
Very nicely done man, I see you have learned a...
Very nicely done man, I see you have learned a lot out of that combine and it will pay off. I like the less is more and think you are doing very well to control your down side. Things will come...
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Trading Reviews and Vendors
January 18th, 2013, 06:00 AM
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TST Combine results and strategies for passing
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39,290
Posted By
iankotze
OK My advise for passing the combine
So I will pass on my advise for getting through the combine, I have passed it twice and am about to pass it the third time now.
First of all, you must know your market and feel content in with...
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Trading Journals
October 18th, 2012, 06:35 AM
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660
Breakout Journal - a journey to full time trading
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106,404
Posted By
iankotze
I think your head is in the right place and you...
I think your head is in the right place and you are approaching this thing in the right way.
This is the hardest easy job in the world and it gives you the opportunity to learn much of yourself and...
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Trading Journals
October 16th, 2012, 05:02 AM
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660
Breakout Journal - a journey to full time trading
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106,404
Posted By
iankotze
I would suggest you take your time, do another...
I would suggest you take your time, do another week or two with the TST practice account before you go for your shot at the combine. As for your scalping style. I am not sure if it is the best route...
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Trading Journals
October 16th, 2012, 04:23 AM
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AJ's Journal
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115,025
Posted By
iankotze
I think you did the right thing not to push it...
I think you did the right thing not to push it when you are feeling under the weather. I would not even have traded. Good job on keeping it together and doing what needed to be done. Sure you could...
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Trading Journals
October 12th, 2012, 06:37 PM
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660
Breakout Journal - a journey to full time trading
Views:
106,404
Posted By
iankotze
Great journal indeed. The fact that you do not...
Great journal indeed. The fact that you do not over trade and stick to only trading your trade setups is very positive. You just need some time with it, get more in tune with yourself and your...
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