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record100,

I look for a divergence on my RSI chart (top right) and also another chart I use to verify has been Crude oil (CL) at 20 ticks (not shown in snapshot). The Cl has been leading the ES lately.

After both RSI and leading chart confirm reversal I'll enter at the first tick past hook point. I will then place my stop two ticks below the low pivot point. If you use 3 contracts your targets would be the mid-keltner line and the second target the upper keltner line (in this case since we are going long). The third can be used as a runner or you can set a target also as I did today at one of the major fib retracement levels.

There is another way to limit loses if the hook is far... get in right after the first bar reverses thereby having less risk in the trade.

I hope this gives you an insight. It is really very simple and basic.

Regards, NMTrader
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Hi Yuvalw,

Todays chart is in Mountain time.

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I look for a divergence on my RSI chart (top right) and also another chart I use to verify has been Crude oil (CL) at 20 ticks (not shown in snapshot). The Cl has been leading the ES lately.

If you have time to start another thread, I'd love to see a new thread/discussion solely on trading divergences... it is something I've never been very good at.

Mike

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Hi Mike,

I sure will!! Be sure to chime in.

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I had a medical appointment today so I did not trade. Until tomorrow!


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My Journal for Wednesday, 29, 2009. I had one quick and deadly trade. Out for the day per my daily loss limit. Read my chart and journal for further details.

Until tomorrow,
Later,

Regards, NMTrader
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Well I never thought It could happen but I traded all day and did not take a single trade! The surprising thing about it is that I feel great that I did not as I look back at the charts for today.

I have attached a couple of snapshots of my normal methodology that I trade and am now trading live exclusively. While I look at and trade the EOTPRO in sim to get a better feel for it and make a decision as to its usefulness for me.

Take a look...I have included comments on each.

Till tomorrow!!


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congratulation, NM !

i really know this feeling - although it sounds a bit grazy and people who havent "enjoyed" that yet, cant realy understand it :

as daytrader beeing happy with having taken NO trades !

But it shows the high quality of a system / set of rules
it prevents you of a loss in special market-conditions (this realy could be a whole day)
and so at the end this is a winning day for you !

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Thanks Max-td,

It really helps to have support from peers in the trading world like yourself!!

Good trading!!

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Today's Journal was again short and sweet except that there was one trade for the day. I was spooked the rest of the day with the market since it was so jumpy at times and semi-narrow range to boot. So I feel fortunate in getting one winning trade out of todays market!!

Everyone have a great weekend and get rejuvinated and ready to trade next week...the start of a new month!!! Yep, August already....can ya believe it!!

Adios and Peace!!


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