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Forum: Traders Hideout March 9th, 2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,313
Posted By nathanologist
I agree. simple, context. That's a long way from...

I agree. simple, context. That's a long way from where you were just before and after I joined this forum. ...and where I was too. I like to think of trading as surfing, or snowboarding. I'f you are...
Forum: Feedback and Announcements May 24th, 2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3,895
Views: 1,245,415
Posted By nathanologist
Ahh... I see. well I probably won't disable any...

Ahh... I see. well I probably won't disable any of my safe-browsing extensions so I can search futures.io. I just read the new posts daily to keep up.
Forum: Feedback and Announcements May 21st, 2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,895
Views: 1,245,415
Posted By nathanologist
I guess technically it works/worked. I just...

I guess technically it works/worked. I just thought it wasn't because of how it displayed... (see attached)
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=249920
Forum: Feedback and Announcements May 2nd, 2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,895
Views: 1,245,415
Posted By nathanologist
doesn't work at all for me in Chrome or FF.

doesn't work at all for me in Chrome or FF.
Forum: Traders Hideout February 14th, 2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 46,067
Posted By nathanologist
So, basically, if you want to make $100k you have...

So, basically, if you want to make $100k you have to be willing to lose $100k and you've got ~50% chance of either outcome? and if you try to alter those odds, in general, the probability is that you...
Forum: Brokers December 27th, 2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 903
Views: 410,540
Posted By nathanologist
I traded PC and NTB for about a year. I mailed a...

I traded PC and NTB for about a year. I mailed a check to open the account... that felt a little sketchy. Guy on the phone was like make out a check to NTB and mail it to me and we'll set up an...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors December 9th, 2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 43,128
Posted By nathanologist
It's not a discrepancy per se. 1) If statistics...

It's not a discrepancy per se.
1) If statistics prove their methods wrong, they change. To me that is not a bad thing it's a good thing.
2) There is a difference between a classic 1/3 width in...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors December 2nd, 2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,265
Posted By nathanologist
I think you have to follow them and track it real...

I think you have to follow them and track it real time, no historical data. You can watch the full segments of the "students" in the video archives. I haven't seen any of them blow up an account. *I...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors December 2nd, 2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 43,128
Posted By nathanologist
This is true of any broker that also offers...

This is true of any broker that also offers research and education content. For my money, the Tasty brand definitely goes above and beyond what other brokers i've used offer. They're pretty honest on...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors November 23rd, 2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 43,128
Posted By nathanologist
Here-here I took great pleasure in his...

Here-here

I took great pleasure in his recent reviews of 2018/2017 trades/predictions from investment house. "have you considered a short put-spread in..." LOL. they're a very approachable group...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors November 22nd, 2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,265
Posted By nathanologist
You cannot see the specific size of their trades,...

You cannot see the specific size of their trades, but you can see enough to calculate success over history if you sit down to figure it out. The benefit in that is you learn as you go. I don't know...
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors November 22nd, 2017, 10:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 43,128
Posted By nathanologist
This is a shorter segment of a three part...

This is a shorter segment of a three part research series they did addressing the common expectancy formula almost all new options traders discover. http://ontt.tv/2xJA5T4

IDK if I agree with...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators November 19th, 2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,596
Posted By nathanologist
no Rolling IC is not a strategy they push....

no Rolling IC is not a strategy they push. Defined risk you just let it go.
Forum: Options September 5th, 2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7,370
Views: 1,997,828
Posted By nathanologist
OK, regardless, do I have the strategy basics...

OK, regardless, do I have the strategy basics correct?
Forum: Options September 5th, 2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7,370
Views: 1,997,828
Posted By nathanologist
check my work?

ron99 can you look this over to see if I'm understanding your strategy correctly?

the attached screen shot shows a position in SPY I tried to set up in emulation of your strategy, which I...
Forum: Platforms and Indicators August 10th, 2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,596
Posted By nathanologist
Agreed. not a huge fan of the new active trade...

Agreed. not a huge fan of the new active trade GUI. but it's a start. It'll get better.
Forum: Platforms and Indicators June 22nd, 2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,596
Posted By nathanologist
I transferred my accounts there to take advantage...

I transferred my accounts there to take advantage of the 2 years free "Bob the trader" subscription promo.
Nothing to write home about, but it is less costly commissions than I was getting, and the...
Forum: Brokers January 18th, 2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,944
Posted By nathanologist
I traded futures when I got started out using the...

I traded futures when I got started out using the free version of NT7 Direct Edition(I think), starting a NT brokerage account for $1000 deposit, data was through NT Brokerage for $5/month (I think...
Forum: Traders Hideout January 4th, 2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,613
Posted By nathanologist
These are probably your best bet. though it's...

These are probably your best bet. though it's been slow through the holidays.
https://nexusfi.com/elite-circle/13452-elite-es-s-p-500-futures-contract-sp500-spoo-nalysis.html...
Forum: Brokers June 20th, 2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 903
Views: 410,540
Posted By nathanologist
temporary margin changes

Ninjatrader brokerage is increasing intraday margins by 3x on all products.

Excerpt of client email: "Due to the risk presented by significant market swings, intraday margins for all products will...
Forum: Traders Hideout March 7th, 2016, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,471
Posted By nathanologist
exit when the market no longer supports your...

exit when the market no longer supports your thesis.
Forum: Traders Hideout March 2nd, 2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,884
Posted By nathanologist
pseudoalias it was very helpful yes. thank you!

pseudoalias it was very helpful yes. thank you!
Forum: Traders Hideout March 1st, 2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,884
Posted By nathanologist
I set up the brooks 5 min chart in NT7... I'm...

I set up the brooks 5 min chart in NT7... I'm observing it to see if I can follow your trades and theory. Much Appreciated. Could you clarify for me "always-in leg"?
Forum: Traders Hideout February 28th, 2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,884
Posted By nathanologist
can you show a screen shot of your chart? maybe...

can you show a screen shot of your chart? maybe with trade entries and exits... i'd be interested as i'm in much the same position as you.
Forum: Trading Reviews and Vendors December 3rd, 2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,149
Posted By nathanologist
Wasn't entirely sure how to take that. Does that...

Wasn't entirely sure how to take that. Does that mean that the initial stop wasn't tripped, keeping them in the trade? I'll be interested to read the analysis tonight.

Early this morning I left...
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