Recent content by hedgeme1

I forget, is it 2 years from end date of last broker employment? Thanks.

Where I use this is when I am in a futures position(ES, NQ). It's one of my money management techniques for lowering risk against an economic report that moves the markets. Even if I miss out on gains due to sidelineing a number, my risk is lowered. Whether I miss gains or deter losses, my...

Thanks for thr responses. These are good ideas. I am using this for position sizing through these numbers based on importance.

I am looking for peoples opinions on the order of importance of each of these economic numbers in terms of impact on the market when they are announced? I know sometimes it depends on the number, but a general opinion would be appreciated. Also, if I am missing any, please let me know...

Well, I cannot speak for prop trading, but if you are a black box firm, I would be careful. The problem with Assent is that since the Sungard merger, the asylum has been run by the inmates. This pertains to the tech support section. It is weak and they rarely honestly care about the...

That's great info and very much appreciated! Downside risk is my major concern. Basically the overnight longs into a weekend that stoplosses will not get you out of and the mkt opens 50 points lower.

Yeah, I am aware of the numbers. I realize it couldn't add up in that fashion. I am just trying to get thinking about different strategies and the costs associated with them.

You are correct. My apoligies. Well, I guess lets just keep the strategy a little more simple than it really is for the purpose of this example. Lets say my strategy goes long and short the ES for 10 contracts with holding periods of weekly to multi-day. No bias to direction at all. You...

I have a strategy that basically trades ES futures as well as some equities in multi-day to weekly trades, utilizing both directions throughout the week. My concern is a sudden drastic move in the market (gap up or down intra day or overnight) due to world events or major news. 9-11 as an...