Recent content by Johnni.h

Nice of you to dox me. The screenshot of trades that you posted were when the algo was risking 40 ticks to make 2 ticks. A monkey would make money 95% of the time if risking 40 ticks to make 2. Yes, I traded more than 2 hours. However, I never once took an undisciplined trade that didn't...

I was going to stay silent on this issue but after the recent posts in this thread, I thought it would be best to speak out. I leased algo from OP earlier this year and unfortunately the real time signals are very inaccurate. The signals come up very different in real time vs the strategy...

You can have all the discipline in the world, but it is hard to be profitable without an edge. 70% is incredible in this business. If you don't mind sharing, is there anything specific that you focus on?

Does any one have any experience with Xtrends service, where trader Atilla trades Index Futures. Website shows all trades from 2016 and it looks like he grew a 50k account to 700k I am always very skeptical with financial gurus online but a lot of twitter accounts have good things to say...

My understanding is that TD Thinkorswim has free commissions for all trades, even if directly routed to an exchange of my choice. I currently have an account at Interactive Brokers. What would be the advantage of having an account with Interactive Brokers over TD Ameritrade if Interactive is...

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Thank you... It makes sense that there is no physical delivery but I am still a little confused. Because with futures and options, no real commodity is is ever being physically delivered, would trading an index be equivalent to placing a bet (since it is only cash difference there is no real...

Hi guys, I am trying to understand options but am having trouble understanding INDEX options for index's such as SPX or ES. How can there be options traded for an INDEX when you cannot physically purchase equity in an index? For example, If a call option expires above the strike price and...

Thank you! Are there any minimum requirements you would look for as far as RAM, GB, etc...

Sorry if this has already been discussed I am looking to purchase a new laptop for trading...Is there anything that you guys would recommend? I have heard some recommend a gaming laptop...Are gaming laptops a better alternative? Any advice is much appreciated.

Sorry for any confusion, I am not looking to beat the VWAP...I am looking to get one VWAP price for the whole day. I was unsure if the VWAP algos on most trading platforms like Interactive Brokers will pace itself on a day where the volume is significantly higher than the ADV.