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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 16th, 2017, 12:41 PM
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Posted By jtrade
I get what you're saying : so far, I've found the...

I get what you're saying : so far, I've found the executions equally good ... (although I have not traded FDAX, FDXM & GER30 on the same day). It has surprised me... for once, pleasantly. I expect...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 16th, 2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
I agree that both CFDs and cash forex, in the...

I agree that both CFDs and cash forex, in the absence of a regulated exchange, pose additional dangers.

I have put up 4 charts side by side : FDAX, FDXM, GER30 via FXCM (who I use as they are...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 16th, 2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
If I may say so, it IS relevant, because if you...

If I may say so, it IS relevant, because if you want to trade - & especially day trade - the DAX, there is a choice to be made between instruments, of which the GER30 CFD is one, FDXM another... and...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index March 16th, 2017, 06:24 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
GER30 CFD

After some months trading the NQ in the US morning session, I've switched back to the EU morning - it just doesn't work for family life trading in the late afternoon.

I trade 2 lots in a very...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index January 12th, 2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
Switched this week to FDXM. Volume today as...

Switched this week to FDXM.

Volume today as of 09.20 Central Time (last price > volume today > % change > 14 day ATR) :

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=200898

This will...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 16th, 2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
I certainly agree with you there. I asked...

I certainly agree with you there.

I asked because seeing others' actual trades is what (a great part of) this forum is all about.

Otherwise it's hard to tell who's just talking the talk (not...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 15th, 2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
You find the entire daily range tradeable ? ...

You find the entire daily range tradeable ?

I'd be interested to see one of your (traded) 5 second FDAX charts, if you care to post one - & is your daily goal still 2R (10 points), or so ?
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 15th, 2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
14 pips (pips, not ticks, because CFDs are traded...

14 pips (pips, not ticks, because CFDs are traded in the cash FX world).

My goal is to average 1R / day, which means positive days need to be more.

A typical weekly distribution (any market)...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 15th, 2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
Hello, Helsinki :) I'm about to cook supper...

Hello, Helsinki :)

I'm about to cook supper for the family, so I'm not grasping "volume ignored initial point risk" !?

You mean what is 1R ? If so, my initial live entry is 200 lots, which via...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 15th, 2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
Tks, podski - np, I was on it, but no reaction...

Tks, podski - np, I was on it, but no reaction (yet)... time to walk the dog on a sunny winter's day :dog:

My goals are very modest these days : I trade 2 or 3 hours only from 0900 CET & my goal...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 15th, 2015, 04:54 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
I expect it will, not least because it is...

I expect it will, not least because it is potentially so much more accessible to retail traders - it might even increase overall trading of the futures (like SP vs ES, although on a much smaller...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 8th, 2015, 04:37 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
GER30 CFD

I just realised that in my Ninjatrader Brokerage FX account (via FXCM in London), I have the GER30 CFD.

1 x GER30 = 10c / pip (I think CFD ticks are referred to as pips, as they are in the spot FX...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 8th, 2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
Very helpful reply, thanks, podski. It's an...

Very helpful reply, thanks, podski.

It's an interesting question : trade 2 x FDAX @ $5k margin / $50 tick (I mean Euros, but only have $ on keyboard) or the equivalent 5 x FGBL for usually much...
Forum: Emini and Emicro Index December 7th, 2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,935
Posted By jtrade
podski & others : are any of you actually trading...

podski & others : are any of you actually trading FDXM live and anyone through Ninja's own brokerage (formerly Mirus) ?

I like the idea of a mini as it makes 3 lot scaling much more manageable...
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