Recent content by Pkay

Do you prefer stockfetcher to stockcharts?

Yes, more more thinking this as well. How you identify the trend? Thanks.

Wow, that is exactly what I look for. An engulfing candle that reclaims the 20 EMA or SMA in the direction of the trend! If it's moving on big volume even better.

I'm a moving averages fan. Do you mind expanding on how you use this set of moving averages to enter trades? Thanks.

Can you give an example of some of these patterns, thanks?

Which single MA do you use and how do you use it as a guide, thanks.

Mmm. At the end of the day it's all a massive gain whichever way you look at it. The OP had the foresight and courage to make the trade and then hold. Most cannot do this.

Good points, if your timing is off it may be quite a while before you see any real profits.

This is an interesting approach and has some merits. I have a couple of questions if you don't mind: 1. Is this method using futures or options? 2. What do you mean by roll each month? Thanks.

That's a lot of charts! Do you mind expanding a bit on historical charts and what you are looking for when studying them? Thanks.

Can be even more profitable if you buy lower and sell even higher..

Hmm, not sure about that, puts maybe. Many traders use options for directional trades of they have a strong conviction.

@sstheo thanks for this advice which is solid. Really appreciate it. I have two problems: 1. My broker here in the United Kingdom does not offer paper trading and has very high commissions for trading CME futures. I am looking at USA brokers and opened an account with Tasty Works. Also looking...

This is exactly what I was thinking.

Thanks, I'm coming from a spot forex and stock options background. Spot forex was patchy. Ups and downs, no consistency. I've been profitable with options. They work much better for me than spot forex. I just buy puts and calls, mainly for defined risk. I've looked at futures, tried it on the...