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September 4th, 2009, 03:07 AM
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I see it differently, if you use trailing stop...
I see it differently, if you use trailing stop you ALWAYS know where it is.
Trailing doesn't have to be done tick per tick. You can trail it below the last swing pivot. Or above/below the last...
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It was previously posted in this thread, I think...
It was previously posted in this thread, I think by max. I just changed the colors to match the colors I use on the stepma. I set overbought and oversold to 50 so that it's either oversold or...
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I got stopped out 3 times already today and quit...
I got stopped out 3 times already today and quit for the day. I have come to the same conclusion. But I will point out that you can't judge the system by one person's attempt to trade it on one...
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August 24th, 2009, 03:58 AM
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I agree about indicators. in my ES trading I...
I agree about indicators. in my ES trading I only use one price-based indicator (sine wave). This is one reason I was interested in this CL strategy because I believed that one couldn't be...
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August 23rd, 2009, 05:22 PM
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My results from Friday
Hey guys, had a busy weekend but finally getting around to posting some trades.
One thing I learned is this: Analyzing your trades every day is very important. I used to do this every day for my...
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August 21st, 2009, 05:48 PM
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I agree. One thing I'm thinking of is trying a...
I agree. One thing I'm thinking of is trying a larger range size to slow it down a bit. I think 4 range is really too small for CL. 4 cents of $72 is nothing at all.
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August 21st, 2009, 05:14 PM
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How about you take a try first? Seriously...
How about you take a try first?
Seriously the entries are easy. The problems are:
1 - getting filled. when the stoch crosses 50 it often does so very fast and you get filled 5 ticks higher...
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August 21st, 2009, 12:29 PM
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Yes, I'll do that tomorrow. We're heading out...
Yes, I'll do that tomorrow. We're heading out for dinner now. :)
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August 21st, 2009, 11:59 AM
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Today I finished -$4. I know of at least 2...
Today I finished -$4. I know of at least 2 trades that I missed (they went fast) that were good for 10 ticks, and I know of one trade that I messed up. So I think it's totally possible that I could...
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August 21st, 2009, 07:54 AM
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I'm curious if anyone is having success with this...
I'm curious if anyone is having success with this method? I have been doing it every day for the past 2 weeks. Yesterday was my best day but I was -$500. I feel like I must be missing something...
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August 20th, 2009, 04:39 PM
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Could you talk about exits? Do you wait for...
Could you talk about exits? Do you wait for either + or - 10 ticks? Often I find myself getting out too early. But a 10 tick loss hurts so it's hard to be patient. And when I am well I get a 10...
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August 20th, 2009, 03:58 PM
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Me too, mine looks very different.
Me too, mine looks very different.
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August 20th, 2009, 10:54 AM
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The double ma on my 11 range looks different. ...
The double ma on my 11 range looks different. Can you verify the settings? What is HATEMA?
Thanks for posting some trades. I'm studying them now.
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August 19th, 2009, 02:15 PM
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How are you using the 11 range chart? What kind...
How are you using the 11 range chart? What kind of moving average is on it? I think this could help me to avoid some of the losing trades.
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August 19th, 2009, 02:03 PM
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From what I see the majority of times the stoch...
From what I see the majority of times the stoch crosses 50 in the opposite direction of the step ma. The step ma then turns down 1 or 2 bars later.
My concern with taking these trades is that if...
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August 19th, 2009, 12:37 PM
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Thanks for sharing your chart and explaining it. ...
Thanks for sharing your chart and explaining it. I was waiting for both stoch & stepma and as a result I was getting in too late and getting stopped out. I think your approach of entering on stoch...
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August 19th, 2009, 11:36 AM
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If stoch crosses above 50 but the step ma is...
If stoch crosses above 50 but the step ma is blue/green but flat, do you wait for the stepma to turn up before entering? or do you enter with it flat?
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August 19th, 2009, 05:43 AM
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I like to trade Euro cause it starts earlier than...
I like to trade Euro cause it starts earlier than the energy & indexes (I'm in France). Could you share what you changed for the euro?
PS: I trade the EC futures, would that be the same settings?
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August 10th, 2009, 10:41 AM
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I've noticed a pattern here and I'd like to get...
I've noticed a pattern here and I'd like to get some input. For 3 days now, i've been positive between 9-9:30 and then after the stock market open CL gets choppy and I've lost everything and ended...
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August 9th, 2009, 09:39 AM
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Good point about the difference between swing...
Good point about the difference between swing trading and scalping. I still have a problem thinking like a scalper but I'm working on it. :)
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August 9th, 2009, 02:24 AM
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It could but maybe not in the direction you...
It could but maybe not in the direction you think.
Imagine good news comes out and the market moves up. So you buy right? Then the market closes down well off the highs for the day. The next...
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August 8th, 2009, 01:46 AM
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Thanks Tzachi, I'll try this on Monday.
Thanks Tzachi, I'll try this on Monday.
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August 7th, 2009, 11:56 AM
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I got it on my chart. It's quicker than the...
I got it on my chart. It's quicker than the DoubleMA. The arrows don't draw all the time, I don't really need the arrows but if the arrows don't draw then the alert doesn't work. Do they work for...
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August 6th, 2009, 03:54 AM
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I just got back from vacation and plan to...
I just got back from vacation and plan to continue simming this technique with CL (I was simming it a bit bit before my vacation but just getting started).
I'm curious if anything has changed?
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