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Forum: Traders Hideout June 19th, 2018, 10:36 AM
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Posted By Calming
My thoughts exactly. Started one here, ...

My thoughts exactly. Started one here,

https://nexusfi.com/trading-journals/44727-calming-trading-scratch-cake.html

Any advice on how to make it better and easier to read?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 18th, 2018, 11:45 PM
Replies: 36
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Posted By Calming
It seems to me that it's an ongoing war with the...

It seems to me that it's an ongoing war with the self. Every day is a new battle. ;-)
Forum: Traders Hideout June 18th, 2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
I read a book, where the author calls it a...

I read a book, where the author calls it a mechanical approach. You mechanically search for setups, enter them, and get out. For now, I subscribe to it, until I find something better.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 18th, 2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
Also cannot help but notice that every trader has...

Also cannot help but notice that every trader has their own definition of trader psychology. How would you describe yours?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 18th, 2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By Calming
It seems to be close to a universal...

It seems to be close to a universal understanding. For Brooks, it's,

"... to a day trader, scalping is holding a position for one to fift een minutes or so and usually exiting on a limit...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 18th, 2018, 10:10 AM
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Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
I know what you are talking about. Forgot to...

I know what you are talking about. Forgot to mention that I use Brooks' definition of scalping, when a leg of a trend takes a pullback.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 17th, 2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
I enjoy swings and some scalping /ES minis during...

I enjoy swings and some scalping /ES minis during a day. Now I need to figure out a way to find professional traders with a similar style.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 17th, 2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
I just need to find that someone ;-) I'll begin...

I just need to find that someone ;-) I'll begin with starting a journal.
Forum: Traders Hideout June 17th, 2018, 01:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
I'd like to see a picture or video of that ;-)

I'd like to see a picture or video of that ;-)
Forum: Traders Hideout June 17th, 2018, 01:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
Thanks for the input. A couple of follow-up...

Thanks for the input. A couple of follow-up questions.

What percentage of trades should be profitable in SIM to consider oneself profitable? Some say around 60%.

Where can one find examples of...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 15th, 2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
Thanks for the ideas! Already subscribed to FIRE...

Thanks for the ideas! Already subscribed to FIRE and practicing money and risk management. Can you recommend how to keep a diary and, most importantly, where to find a peer group?
Forum: Traders Hideout June 15th, 2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
Thanks, MiniP! In many ways, sim account is a...

Thanks, MiniP! In many ways, sim account is a playground to try and test different strategies and do regain confidence after a sell-off.

Also thanks on the heads up on funding Ninja with a...
Forum: Traders Hideout June 15th, 2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,853
Posted By Calming
From paper money to real money?

How long did it take you to switch from trading paper money to trading real money? Some say that one should trade paper for at least three months. Most brokers (systems) limit demo to two weeks....
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