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Forum: Trading Journals September 4th, 2017, 02:59 PM
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Posted By SoftSoap
I actually apply both of those strategies. I know...

I actually apply both of those strategies. I know the example I went over on the webinar showed a reversal trade but I take all kinds of trades depending on the market.

Here's a good example of a...
Forum: Trading Journals August 28th, 2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Update

Hey guys,

Since the webinar I've received a lot of great feedback from various members of Futures.io. I never thought I'd be able to have such a positive impact on the FIO community, so thank you....
Forum: Trading Journals August 28th, 2017, 10:39 PM
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Posted By SoftSoap
Glad to hear it chipps, hope all is well. ...

Glad to hear it chipps, hope all is well.

CHeers
:beer:
Forum: Trading Journals August 8th, 2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
The main excel sheet that I use to track my...

The main excel sheet that I use to track my trades is from this site:
http://trading-journal-spreadsheet.com/

It's a paid product, so I wouldn't want to rip off the vendor by attaching it here. ...
Forum: Trading Journals August 1st, 2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Risk Yes there are instances when you won't be...

Risk
Yes there are instances when you won't be able to control your risk, but those are very rare. I've only ever heard of 2 flash crashes (I'm sure there's been more), and there was no warning (or...
Forum: Trading Journals July 31st, 2017, 07:34 PM
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Posted By SoftSoap
Glad you enjoyed the webinar! Thanks for the...

Glad you enjoyed the webinar! Thanks for the compliment.

Cheers.
Forum: Trading Journals July 31st, 2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Absolutely! Also, get rid of the things that...

Absolutely!

Also, get rid of the things that don't work. Sometimes your 'check' will show you things that you need to stop doing.

There are a decent amount of setups that I used to take that I...
Forum: Trading Journals July 31st, 2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Thank you for the compliment. I think that...

Thank you for the compliment.

I think that the approach to trading with most new traders is flawed because it's driven by the wrong motives. The motives to make a quick buck are more present than...
Forum: Trading Journals July 31st, 2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Leverage or not, the trader controls the actual $...

Leverage or not, the trader controls the actual $ amount of risk. Assuming you use stop losses of course.

For me, out of the money I put into my broker account, I limit my risk to a maximum % per...
Forum: Trading Journals July 31st, 2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Thanks Mike. I must admit I present on a...

Thanks Mike.
I must admit I present on a regular basis but I've never done a webinar. It was a bit odd to just speak into a mic and not get any immediate feedback from a 'crowd'.

Walking away I...
Forum: Trading Journals July 28th, 2017, 03:18 PM
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Posted By SoftSoap
I do recall Terry saying that the webinar was...

I do recall Terry saying that the webinar was being recorded.



Sent from my iPhone using futures.io (https://on.futures.io/app)
Forum: Trading Journals July 18th, 2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Thanks for this Mike. I'm very excited to...

Thanks for this Mike.

I'm very excited to be able to contribute to the FIO community through the webinar series. Specially since the webinar series have helped me improve my trading!

Cheers...
Forum: Trading Journals June 21st, 2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Long day today, just getting home. No trades for...

Long day today, just getting home. No trades for me today. I'm not sure if I'll be trading tomorrow yet, I'm not setting an alarm so it'll all depend on when my biological clock decides to wake up. ...
Forum: Trading Journals June 21st, 2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
2017-06-21 Prep

Yesterday we saw a slight bear day (slight in comparison to last 2 weeks)
The question is:


Was yesterday a pullback from the bull trend?
Or was Monday a pullback from the bear trend?
Or...
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
2017-06-19 Summary

First day back, and I’m glad to be back. P&L wise things went well, but psychology wise there’s room for improvement.
However, for being away for quite a while, I feel I handled myself well. I made...
Forum: Trading Journals June 20th, 2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Patience my friend. I always write very detailed...

Patience my friend. I always write very detailed psots with screenshots about my trades.
Quality posts take time though! Just trying to find some time in between meetings to be able to post it.
...
Forum: Trading Journals June 19th, 2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
First day back summary to be completed tomorrow

Good first day back. Took 2 trades today and walked home with a winner.

I'll update my journal tomorrow though as I'm just getting home and I have to be in the office for a 6am meeting tomorrow....
Forum: Trading Journals June 19th, 2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
2017-06-19

ON activity was relatively bullish
Daily Range @ 50/69 ATR
All my NQ component data is delayed, so I have to figure out what data subscription I need to change to on TWS
NQ is up 50 points from...
Forum: Trading Journals June 18th, 2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Week 32 Prep

Overview of last week

Highest volume week since the election
Last week's ATR was 118/ 148
Range has been above ATR for the last 5 weeks
5/6 days have been negative, second time this year...
Forum: Trading Journals June 18th, 2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Updated psychology goals

I've made a bit of changes to my psychology goals. Honestly though I might have to change them again in a couple days / weeks depending on what I will struggle with.


0 FOMO trades
0...
Forum: Trading Journals June 18th, 2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Answer to the list of questions

What days will I trade?
I should be able to trade 2-4 days a week, depending on when I'm required to be in at work
How long will I trade on those days?
2 days a week I will only be able to...
Forum: Trading Journals June 13th, 2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Update

The project I've been working on is actually going live today, so I'll have a lot more time to get back to trading. I'll still be working full time with my existing client but nowhere near the hours...
Forum: Trading Journals June 13th, 2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
Thank you everyone for the kind words!

Thank you everyone for the kind words!
Forum: Trading Journals May 1st, 2017, 11:56 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
SoftSoap Update

Hi all

It has been a while since I have posted on FIO, so I thought I'd share an update.

I was going to do a webinar this Thursday, but I won't be able to do that anymore. I've asked tturner86...
Forum: Trading Journals February 22nd, 2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 69,889
Posted By SoftSoap
2017-02-22 Prep and Summary

FOMC minutes are coming out today, will they raise or lower the expectation of a rate hike next month?


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