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Sounds like the system you had in the past may be...
Sounds like the system you had in the past may be the better way to go......no?
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March 3rd, 2014, 12:40 PM
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Sounds great. I wish you all the best.
Sounds great. I wish you all the best.
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March 3rd, 2014, 10:28 AM
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If you trade the London and the New York session,...
If you trade the London and the New York session, when are you sleeping?
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October 27th, 2012, 01:26 PM
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I totally understand where you're coming from,...
I totally understand where you're coming from, although it is a bit sad to read. About 6 months ago, I too made a decision to end my Trading career. I was extremely depressed about it since I have...
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October 5th, 2012, 06:55 PM
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I think this thread just jumped the shark. ...
I think this thread just jumped the shark.
Sorry you only got 1800 ticks. :sarcastic:
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September 27th, 2012, 09:06 PM
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Somehow, from your posts, I feel you are into...
Somehow, from your posts, I feel you are into healthy eating and lifestyle . Artificially balancing your brain chemicals , unless you are extremely despondent or psychotic..in my opinion..is not the...
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September 21st, 2012, 12:26 AM
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Really? I'm exactly the opposite. I found myself...
Really? I'm exactly the opposite. I found myself losing lots of trades today since..except for the 30 ticks I made right after the 10:00 news came out . I find days like today the moves don't seem to...
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September 3rd, 2012, 11:33 PM
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I don't see the reason for all the inner...
I don't see the reason for all the inner conflict. Some days the market conditions lend themselves to scalping..Other days, there are conditions that warrant holding trades for bigger moves. You...
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July 7th, 2012, 08:17 PM
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I could probably use the Shamanistic services of...
I could probably use the Shamanistic services of Doktor Hedvig as well.
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July 7th, 2012, 03:08 PM
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I know. It sounds totally absurd...You should see...
I know. It sounds totally absurd...You should see the look on my girlfriend's face when I'm sitting at my computer wearing headphones speaking like Roger Moore playing 007. She's like, "Are you ready...
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July 7th, 2012, 02:47 PM
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Since your experience is so similar to what I was...
Since your experience is so similar to what I was going through, I thought I'd share some things . I will say upfront that this is going to sound very bizarre and should not be construed as advice ....
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July 7th, 2012, 12:43 PM
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Good point. My stop is never more than 10...
Good point. My stop is never more than 10 ticks..and If I get a 50 tick winner then that's 5 x bigger . The entries have to be pretty precise though.
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July 7th, 2012, 12:05 PM
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I had a program, when I used to trade forex that...
I had a program, when I used to trade forex that could send a text to my phone when a certain price was reached. I thought it would be a good idea to set my targets and stops.. and then walk away so...
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June 23rd, 2012, 04:34 PM
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That's a good analogy and I understand the...
That's a good analogy and I understand the feeling of leaving money on the table...which is why I have gravitated from scalping into larger moves. But I also see the value in probabilities, which in...
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June 23rd, 2012, 12:18 PM
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You do understand that being able to consistently...
You do understand that being able to consistently grab 40 tick plus moves and make several hundred ticks a week is a great accomplishment. I have changed my strategy lately from a mostly scalping...
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June 7th, 2012, 11:41 PM
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Gary, I must say ..your posts really resonate...
Gary, I must say ..your posts really resonate with me. I relate with what you are writing...immensely. Thanks for sharing your journey on here. It means a lot to me...and I'm sure to a few others as...
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June 3rd, 2012, 12:09 PM
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This post sums up exactly what has recently...
This post sums up exactly what has recently occurred in my trading . I found a setup a while ago that worked consistently for me. It basically involved waiting for momentum around certain times when...
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May 14th, 2012, 10:26 PM
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I have been reading your journal for a while and...
I have been reading your journal for a while and I am puzzled why you are making big changes to your style. It seems you have had many consistent weeks in the past averaging well over 50 ticks a...
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April 5th, 2012, 10:44 AM
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I understand exactly what you are going through...
I understand exactly what you are going through here. The good news is that you obviously have an "Edge" and a system that is profitable. Jumping to a higher trading size is psychologically and...
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April 3rd, 2012, 10:50 AM
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He who hesitates is lost At 10:40 ,.I was...
He who hesitates is lost At 10:40 ,.I was waiting for the little breakout at 104.50. I looked at my other monitor for one second and missed the quick move. I hate to get into a late entry, so had to...
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March 22nd, 2012, 07:14 PM
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Yes..for me..my whole trading endeavor...
Yes..for me..my whole trading endeavor drastically changed when I discovered CL. There's nothing else like it. It definitely fits my personality. I traded Forex for several years and sometimes when I...
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March 21st, 2012, 05:46 PM
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I think most traders would be extremely pleased...
I think most traders would be extremely pleased with 154 ticks in a week. At the 5 to 10 contract level, that is excellent money. Enjoy your trip.
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November 14th, 2011, 11:10 AM
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Nice.....I like the looks of your charts...Very...
Nice.....I like the looks of your charts...Very easy for the brain to process.
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