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July 1st, 2011, 01:40 PM
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if my parents moved in with me, then I think I...
if my parents moved in with me, then I think I would quickly suffer from about ever 'dis-ease' known to man! :)
It was a tough week I think for many....
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Zen | Define Zen at Dictionary.com...
Zen | Define Zen at Dictionary.com (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/zen)
:)
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May 19th, 2011, 02:09 PM
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That was my point as well. :)
That was my point as well. :)
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May 19th, 2011, 11:58 AM
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I think you can. Horst was a great example. He...
I think you can. Horst was a great example. He continues to kick booty using them!
Just another guideline.... If you have none, then how do you trade? Just by thinking the market is long? ...
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April 23rd, 2011, 02:59 AM
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AZ, I think you will find HA charts kind of...
AZ,
I think you will find HA charts kind of a waste of time. Just an MA cross I believe as I have programmed one w/ MT4, but can't remember what the exact code was.
Put an underlying line...
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April 1st, 2011, 05:53 PM
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I am not sure this is real. I think he really...
I am not sure this is real. I think he really isn't from AZ and is really from New Mexico! :) haha...
Yes, great work! Keep it up!
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April 1st, 2011, 02:15 AM
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Breakouts suck in my opinion on CL! :) Stops...
Breakouts suck in my opinion on CL! :) Stops too large and it could just be a nice head and shoulders pattern.
If it is an ascending triangle, then the place to buy is at the trendline bounce...
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March 31st, 2011, 12:24 AM
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I think some people believe this is the best to...
I think some people believe this is the best to do, while others need a different way. The people who only look at the positive in my opinion will never have what they believe to be reality as they...
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March 24th, 2011, 08:16 PM
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This rings so true!
This rings so true!
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March 24th, 2011, 06:11 PM
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Yes. There is a camp who is anti-indicator on...
Yes. There is a camp who is anti-indicator on this forum. No problem w/ that and I think anyone would want to work towards that. As far as Horst, I bet he doesn't need a lot of those indi's. :) ...
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March 23rd, 2011, 08:04 PM
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I think one point of caution is to measure the...
I think one point of caution is to measure the good w/ the bad. To have 'expectations' that you will not have crap out days is unrealistic. I have been reading your thread for about 6 months+ now...
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March 22nd, 2011, 09:54 PM
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Days like this just ware you out right? haha.. ...
Days like this just ware you out right? haha.. :)
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March 16th, 2011, 01:34 PM
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Very good. Seems like you are finding your...
Very good. Seems like you are finding your groove.
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March 16th, 2011, 01:11 AM
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Yes, that is one of the golden rules of business....
Yes, that is one of the golden rules of business. When it gets boring you are onto something!
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March 11th, 2011, 12:25 AM
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Sorry AZ, but when you say 'ticks' is that an...
Sorry AZ, but when you say 'ticks' is that an average per contract or a total sum?
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March 9th, 2011, 07:12 PM
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My other comment is that it seems are you doing...
My other comment is that it seems are you doing quite well and changing it up might not be necessary at the moment and profitability is more important for a time being? Like Mike's signature, 'quit...
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March 9th, 2011, 07:11 PM
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I know you struggled with it in the past and I...
I know you struggled with it in the past and I realize a steady TP is good for you now, but I wonder if you can identify a good entry, then why not an exit? If you are looking at multiple time...
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March 9th, 2011, 03:18 PM
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I was going to say that. Why not just reduce the...
I was going to say that. Why not just reduce the # of contracts until you get comfortable?
I am sure you thought of that, but that for me is the only way to 'minimize'. I used to have a coach...
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March 8th, 2011, 12:21 PM
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Thanks for sharing! Very interesting. I had...
Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting. I had a couple of systems I traded forex using Bollinger Bands with certain setups. Some were promising, but never found the right fit after a few weeks and...
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March 8th, 2011, 11:11 AM
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AZ, When you say, "100% retracement" then...
AZ,
When you say, "100% retracement" then you mean double bottom, or do you mean 100% extension, or do you mean 100% extension (H&S) off of using the fibs backwards? Just curious.
I can see...
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March 7th, 2011, 12:13 PM
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AZ, To have the confidence to stick in there...
AZ,
To have the confidence to stick in there and keep trading is huge. Interesting combination on both indicators and timeframe. Very interesting stuff.
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February 28th, 2011, 12:30 PM
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AZ, How did you get the indi to create the...
AZ,
How did you get the indi to create the 'graying out' of the area between? Is it a 3MA indi that does that all ready to go?
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February 24th, 2011, 03:49 PM
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Hard to surf well, in a choppy sea state. :) ...
Hard to surf well, in a choppy sea state. :)
Just playing around, last night I was SIM on the $100.01 breakout. It filled me at 100.14, came down about 10 ticks, knocked me out, then went on a...
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February 8th, 2011, 10:45 AM
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That is a great point! True and the key is to...
That is a great point! True and the key is to find that nice mix of not too much and not too little.
I think for me this last week it has been way too little. :)
Very good point.
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February 7th, 2011, 01:12 PM
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Well, I doubt anyone will have the courage to...
Well, I doubt anyone will have the courage to post today. haha. :)
I have had my worst week and now my worst day ever if that makes any kind of good feeling come back. Not that you want bad to...
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