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Forum: Trading Journals

February 6th, 2012, 03:32 AM

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VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

Just some updates: I've taken a break from...

Just some updates:

I've taken a break from Live trading as I felt I didn't quite understand the setups I was practicing. I've decided to read through new Al Brooks PA books once before going back...

Forum: Trading Journals

October 31st, 2011, 01:42 AM

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VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

Sunday trading sesh. 53616 53617 ...

Sunday trading sesh.

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Forum: Trading Journals

October 26th, 2011, 10:08 PM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

Hey all. finally got my MultiCharts account...

Hey all. finally got my MultiCharts account setup for MBTrading and did a few days worth of trades. I feel very comfortable with this platform compared to MetaTrader.

I'm still practicing the...

Forum: Trading Journals

October 4th, 2011, 12:40 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

So was struck again by issues with MetaTrader. I...

So was struck again by issues with MetaTrader. I missed numerous trades, got positions closed, and then made a couple bad trades in frustration. I ended up about $20 in the negative.

I...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 30th, 2011, 12:10 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

Oh! Yes that is a typo and I'm reading the MT4...

Oh! Yes that is a typo and I'm reading the MT4 order summary incorrectly. I didn't know that your T/P could be different than the actually price you get.

So

Entry: 1.35691
S/L: 1.35733
T/P:...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 30th, 2011, 12:00 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

So after my big response about sim vs real...

So after my big response about sim vs real trading, I thought about it some more. As long as I keep my losses and money at risk very small then I will get more real experience by trading in a live...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 25th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

While I agree that live experience can't be beat,...

While I agree that live experience can't be beat, I feel that there is something to be learned with replay simulations. Jumping in with both feet can allow one to develop bad habits without noticing...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 25th, 2011, 02:02 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

I'm pretty sure that replay data from ninjatrader...

I'm pretty sure that replay data from ninjatrader is tick by tick data of a previous session. While it probably doesn't emulate slippage I should be getting a similar experience. I suppose calling...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 25th, 2011, 02:00 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

I've been debating that. Maybe i'll start that...

I've been debating that. Maybe i'll start that in the near future. However, it seems the debate between replay data runs and real money is a pretty hot topic anyway.

Forum: Trading Journals

September 24th, 2011, 11:05 PM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

Simulation 4 Date: 6-16-11 10) Doji, not...

Simulation 4
Date: 6-16-11

10) Doji, not sure if this is a good entry. Bulls and bears in equilibrium. Did hit the ema exactly though. Look for A2 buy.
11) Double bottom with 10 but another...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 23rd, 2011, 02:38 AM

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VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

Yesterday I didn't sim since I wanted to do some...

Yesterday I didn't sim since I wanted to do some PA reading. Today I did a simulation

Simulation 3
Date: 6/15/2011

Trades:
1) Read about trading the open and considered I try to nab a first...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 21st, 2011, 12:28 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

Simulation 2 Date: 6/14/11 Daily: ...

Simulation 2
Date: 6/14/11

Daily:

Previous day was a major move down. Expect gap open. Still near possible low of a trending trading range. Don't short near low of range unless strong...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 20th, 2011, 04:34 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

This is my first official simulation. I have...

This is my first official simulation. I have done two prior but I didn't know that Ninjatrader losses history of replays between sessions. In any case I was just playing with the software during...

Forum: Trading Journals

September 20th, 2011, 03:56 AM

Replies: 24

VecchPA

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Posted By vecchp

VecchPA

I recently decided to jump into price action trading. My trading/investing experience is fairly limited. I've essentially looked at technical analysis on and off the past 5 years but never really...

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