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Forum: Trading Journals August 26th, 2013, 03:18 AM
Replies: 588
Views: 127,406
Posted By strikebackfast
Well, UK is on holiday, wouldn't be surprised if...

Well, UK is on holiday, wouldn't be surprised if it goes back into the range, or forms a new one. Haha, personally not a good day to trade :)
Forum: Traders Hideout August 15th, 2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,617
Posted By strikebackfast
Discretionary trades vs system trades (for elite performers)

Hi guys,

I've been pondering over this issue for a little bit during my off time, maybe the more experienced could chip in with their views.

I fully understand the merits of having a solid...
Forum: Traders Hideout August 15th, 2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 44,112
Posted By strikebackfast
Call me a nutterhead, but I have the opinion that...

Call me a nutterhead, but I have the opinion that having a small account isn't a problem. OK not $1500 account to trade the ES, but say $5000, which by all standards is considered a small account.
...
Forum: Traders Hideout August 15th, 2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 44,112
Posted By strikebackfast
hi budfox, What if I told you it doesn't...

hi budfox,

What if I told you it doesn't matter what number is in your account now (3 weeks into the game), but what is your account 50 weeks later?

Congrats on your early successes (if you...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 12th, 2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By strikebackfast
Baruchs, yes you are right. However I was basing...

Baruchs, yes you are right. However I was basing my math ( I am sure karoshiman was too) using expected value, which is a function of win% and win$. Hence, using math, if my EV is skewed towards exit...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 12th, 2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By strikebackfast
Thank you all for your answers. I think I am...

Thank you all for your answers.

I think I am kind of avoiding the psychological problem of holding out my trade for runners, being very inclined to reduce risk whenever possible.

I am by nature...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 11th, 2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By strikebackfast
Bump!

Hi guys, apologies for a shameless bump.
Does anyone have any opinions on the above?

I am pretty much of the opinion for AIAO for maximum expectancy, but would love to hear...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 8th, 2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By strikebackfast
Sizing of runner position?

Hi guys, have a question for those more mathematically inclined.

I have been applying a "runner" position for my trading and have a small sample size of 30 trades. The results are as follows:
EV...
Forum: Brokers August 8th, 2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,926
Posted By strikebackfast
I would strongly recommend paying for Kinetick,...

I would strongly recommend paying for Kinetick, assuming that you are using Ninjatrader to execute trades. It is well worth the monthly subscription.

I am using a Trading Technologies broker, so I...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 6th, 2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,245
Posted By strikebackfast
I will vote for active trade management. (I am on...

I will vote for active trade management. (I am on my mobile so I will try to give an explanation but will elaborate further if required later.)

I am a firm believer that your "edge" in the market...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 6th, 2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,512
Posted By strikebackfast
I want to say - everything that Darkpool has...

I want to say - everything that Darkpool has said. You mirror my thoughts perfectly.
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 5th, 2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By strikebackfast
I agree with you in the approach that Live...

I agree with you in the approach that Live trading is nothing more than gathering stats and proving you have an edge in the markets, at least for a "new" trader.

However, could you clarify on the...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management August 5th, 2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By strikebackfast
I stopped trading SIM a while ago - with the...

I stopped trading SIM a while ago - with the intention of working out psychological chinks while on a live market with a minimal position (relative to my account size).

In all honesty, SIM may...
Forum: Off-Topic August 4th, 2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,044
Posted By strikebackfast
Great parody!

Haha, I was taken aback for the first 20 seconds, and then I realised what a good parody it was. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Psychology and Money Management July 31st, 2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,815
Posted By strikebackfast
Hi karoshiman. In reference to your first...

Hi karoshiman.

In reference to your first comment as to the setups must be similar or the same, what I meant was that every trader has their own unique setups, which make the markets an uncertain...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management July 31st, 2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,815
Posted By strikebackfast
Artemiso, could you clarify this statement? I am...

Artemiso, could you clarify this statement? I am unsure what you mean by this in reference to trading. Are you referring to a different from of trading as per what retail traders do?

From my...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management July 31st, 2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,815
Posted By strikebackfast
Poker & Trading (leveraging on poker success)

Hi guys, this thread is for those who have been successful professional poker players, or at least are significant students of the game, and are struggling in the transition to trading. I do not...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 25th, 2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,691
Posted By strikebackfast
Fat Tails, as I am a 6E trader, I was actually...

Fat Tails, as I am a 6E trader, I was actually referring to what I said above in the forex futures market. Would your reply change given the above? I see your point that spot/future arbitrage for the...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 25th, 2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,691
Posted By strikebackfast
Yes they are different instruments altogether....

Yes they are different instruments altogether. However we must recognise that if there is a difference in the movement (not absolute price), there will be an opportunity for arbitrage (riskless...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 19th, 2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,691
Posted By strikebackfast
Thanks for the reply Fat Tails. I was just...

Thanks for the reply Fat Tails. I was just thinking about order flow with respect to Forex futures. If the Forex spot leads futures, then surely all the HFTs out there will be interested in is to...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 19th, 2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 42,816
Posted By strikebackfast
Hi Jaguar

Hi Jaguar52,

Great great thread. I have been reading this thread over and over again for inspiration as to your approach to the markets. It has certainly helped me view my trading differently and...
Forum: Traders Hideout July 19th, 2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,691
Posted By strikebackfast
Spot/Futures Parity - should it matter?

Hi guys, have a question with regards to spot-futures parity, with particular reference to how HFTs trade and how we should be reading Futures Tick Charts and Market Deltas.

I understand that HFTs...
Forum: NinjaTrader July 14th, 2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,820
Posted By strikebackfast
to answer your question

To answer your main question on the thread:

If you are indeed trading ES futures on the CME, it doesn't matter what the online platform feed is saying. It all boils down to the current bid/ask...
Forum: Feedback and Announcements June 21st, 2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 32,765
Posted By strikebackfast
A big thank you

Thank you Mike (and the community) for what you guys have done here. I am a new member to futures.io (formerly BMT) and the only regret I have was not discovering this forum at an earlier date.
The...
Forum: Psychology and Money Management June 17th, 2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,497
Posted By strikebackfast
I have made purchase for an emwave system. Will...

I have made purchase for an emwave system. Will be arriving in 2 weeks time and could give my feedback when I get down to using it.
I hope it can help solve some psychological hurdles I am...
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