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AMA: FuturesTrader71 (FT71) / Morad Askar - Ask Me Anything

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Just want to thank FT71 for recommending "Mind Over Markets". Being someone who has zero experience in finance or the markets, reading that book (well, I'm only several chapters in) has really helped me understand the mechanics and uses of market profile. Looking forward to the next AMA.

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I was going through some webinars yesterday and heard FT71 mention that he uses a 2000 volume chart for the ES. I'm just beginning to work up my strategies, and although I am happy with how things are going so far, I can't say I'm anywhere near locked in on them yet. I've been using mostly time or tick chart variations with my strategies with moderate success. But something I never even considered before was how different chart types (range, volume, tick, time) might have such a drastic effect on results of the strategy you are using (or trying to formulate). I never considered trying a volume chart before.... but I figured if FT71 uses a 2000 volume chart on the ES, then it's definitely worth giving it a try. Now I know it's only been one day, but the 2000 volume chart is just making me look like a rock star!!! I have no illusions that I have found the missing "key" to my particular strategy.... but it has opened this beginners eyes to considering All the variables involved that may be helping or hindering a particular strategy.

Many thanks to @FuturesTrader71 and all the other great folks on futures.io (formerly BMT) that give of their time and knowledge for the benefit of others.

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There will be a Live AMA session on Tuesday, July 23rd @ 12:00 PM ET.

- Quick and casual, 30 minute cap
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There will be a Live AMA session on Tuesday, July 23rd @ 12:00 PM ET.

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- Recording uploaded to AMA thread afterwards
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Hi,

This is a question for Big Mike and FT71 that I have been wanting to ask for a while.

FT says he has a background as a scalper and still looks at shorter timeframes. Big Mike talks about how his smaller charts are 100K tick charts.

I would love it if you two would discuss what is different about your trading styles, and what is not.

In the areas where you diverge, how do you guys feel your styles fit personally, and in the areas where you find common ground, what do you agree are the most important and universal concepts for trading success?

Thanks,
-Bob


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Hi Bob,

Sorry I didn't see this before the AMA session. We answered it during that session though.

Thanks for asking.

FT71

I think you guys did a great job answering half of my question last time. You talked about the differences between your two trading styles.

Sorry for asking a long question in the first place, but this time could the two of you take a stab at where your find common ground with regard to what is important for trading success?

Thanks!

-Bob

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Question for the AMA:

This morning, FT tweeted "ES opening on the edge of yesterday's range. Expecting responsive selling at open." Why expecting responsive selling in this context?

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Question for the AMA:

This morning, FT tweeted "ES opening on the edge of yesterday's range. Expecting responsive selling at open." Why expecting responsive selling in this context?

Thanks!

I assume since we opened out of range so the probability is for traders to seek balance, yesterday's balance, hence the responsive selling.
Also, since the ON inventory was clearly bullish, at the open we could have traders trying to "clean" that inventory.

Unfortunately we went through it and test yesterday's balance low (VA low). This really don't give a good perspective to see new highs above the ON high, but than again, it's still early.

Now we are having issues against today's developing area so until we break above it, shorts will be alive and kicking.

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I was going through some webinars yesterday and heard FT71 mention that he uses a 2000 volume chart for the ES. I'm just beginning to work up my strategies, and although I am happy with how things are going so far, I can't say I'm anywhere near locked in on them yet. I've been using mostly time or tick chart variations with my strategies with moderate success. But something I never even considered before was how different chart types (range, volume, tick, time) might have such a drastic effect on results of the strategy you are using (or trying to formulate). I never considered trying a volume chart before.... but I figured if FT71 uses a 2000 volume chart on the ES, then it's definitely worth giving it a try. Now I know it's only been one day, but the 2000 volume chart is just making me look like a rock star!!! I have no illusions that I have found the missing "key" to my particular strategy.... but it has opened this beginners eyes to considering All the variables involved that may be helping or hindering a particular strategy.

Many thanks to @FuturesTrader71 and all the other great folks on futures.io (formerly BMT) that give of their time and knowledge for the benefit of others.

Cheers!

I actually use 2500v as the trigger chart.

Hopefully, as you develop as a trader, your strategy and approach are a living process that changes gradually on a weekly basis.

I use volume bars because it helps me see how active the market is. Having 1000 1-lots trade to form a bar is much different to me than having those show up as an incomplete volume bar. On a tick chart, that may be enough to form another bar.

Just remember that ultimately, it won't be a technical indicator, chart type or tool that makes you who you are as a trader. It is about your habits and discipline first and foremost. So whatever you decide to stick with, just do it consistently and long enough to see whether or not it needs to be changed.

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I think you guys did a great job answering half of my question last time. You talked about the differences between your two trading styles.

Sorry for asking a long question in the first place, but this time could the two of you take a stab at where your find common ground with regard to what is important for trading success?

Thanks!

-Bob

I would be interested in exploring this, but I think this would be a lengthy discussion. We trade on completely different time frames, so our views will be fundamentally different.

I'm curious, what question are you really seeking to answer from this discourse? Are you trying to figure out what time frame you should be trading in?

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