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    Trading algorithmically a folio without stops (with IB), real $$$

    I was under the impression that my brief critique was quite fair, considering that the project is unfinished. I failed to mention that the mark of 4.5 for trading principle, was based upon the refreshing notion of options being employed, rather than futures. Believe me, 0/10 was an ominous...
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    Trading algorithmically a folio without stops (with IB), real $$$

    Thank you very much MJ, at last, I can breathe again. 'A tantalisingly thought provoking read', is how I would describe this journal. But, remove the labour intense outer layer, the intricate detailing and pseudo linguistics, and what remains? A rather dull core inhabited by the usual...
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    The best traders in ET

    My dearest Gloria, he is a man of principle who possesses a remarkable acumen in financial matters. He would never mix business with pleasure. Regards.
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    The best traders in ET

    I really couldn't comment on any member of ET as such. A close business associate of mine, who occasionally peruses through the options forum here on ET, owns his own fund. A phenomenal speculator within the bond markets. Unfortunately, he's not actually a member of this illustrious online...
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    Martinghoul & the money printers

    And what's more MoS, there seems to be a complete lack of evidence to suggest otherwise.
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    Technical Analysis Logical Flaws

    Definitive technical analysis? Does it exist beyond the outlier?
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    Technical Analysis Logical Flaws

    Are you suggesting that TA affects client order flow?
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    Technical Analysis Logical Flaws

    Client flow and TA? Apples and oranges, surely...?
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    Combining Tape Reading with Charts

    A chart alone can only represent a simplistic view of historical volatility. Further studies may include: 1. Volume 2. Options
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    What are your Trading Breakthroughs?

    I'm a psychiatrist, you see! Relax, position yourself upon my enormous black leather recliner... Are you comfortable? I'll be probing deep within you...
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    What are your Trading Breakthroughs?

    Breakthrough(s)? I wouldn't consider my progress throughout the years as a breakthrough. I suppose I was fortunate enough never to seriously contemplate day trading.
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    Getting out of trades too early

    Elementary, Mr. Phoenix.
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    Should I stop day trading?

    Not to worry, there are various proficiency levels. Employing the most basic of position strategies can yield a fair return. The doctrine: Let the market 'do the work'. At the retail level, the subconscious mind requires a 'job'. Speculation is not, and never will be, a job. Do not be...
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    Should I stop day trading?

    To position trade a futures contract properly, one must have acquired an all-round skill proficiency at the highest level. It takes years of experience, and will only ever be attained by a handful of very special people. Outliers(lucky) in a mathematical sense, but the real reason for their...
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    Should I stop day trading?

    :cool: Smart. The public are subliminally pulled into the kill zone [day trading]. Vendors, brokers...they're all at it.:eek:
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    Martingale?

    The Martingale is quite simply horrific, and will only be used by the less skilfull of operators. An experienced practitioner will work at the opposite end of the spectrum. The consolidation of profits, as an end result of correct market, trade and money management. THE PLAN.
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