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Forum: Trading Journals October 31st, 2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,685
Posted By 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...
Forum: Traders Hideout September 29th, 2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,614
Posted By 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...
Forum: Traders Hideout September 29th, 2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 21,772
Posted By 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...
Forum: Off-Topic August 31st, 2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,113
Posted By 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...
Forum: Trading Journals August 20th, 2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Journals August 20th, 2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 208,421
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...
Forum: Trading Journals June 3rd, 2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,056
Posted By 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
Forum: Trading Journals May 21st, 2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 978
Views: 208,421
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,...
Forum: Trading Journals May 10th, 2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 208,421
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.
Forum: Trading Journals May 9th, 2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 103,819
Posted By 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....
Forum: Trading Journals May 9th, 2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Journals May 9th, 2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 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....
Forum: Trading Journals May 3rd, 2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 208,421
Posted By iankotze
Fantastic trading man, really good stuff!!!

Fantastic trading man, really good stuff!!!
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors May 3rd, 2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 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.
Forum: Trading Journals May 3rd, 2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 660
Views: 106,404
Posted By iankotze
It is looking good man, keep it up!

It is looking good man, keep it up!
Forum: Trading Journals May 3rd, 2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 103,819
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
Forum: Trading Journals May 2nd, 2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Journals April 17th, 2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 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...
Forum: Traders Hideout April 10th, 2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,057
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...
Forum: Trading Journals March 21st, 2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors January 18th, 2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Journals October 18th, 2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 660
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Journals October 16th, 2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 660
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Journals October 16th, 2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 736
Views: 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...
Forum: Trading Journals October 12th, 2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 660
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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