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Anyone use candle stick charts for day trading s&p minis? They seem to be a little complicated. seadog

I use intraday chart patterns to day trade ES. However, I use other data to confirm patterns. ie: internals of NYSE, $TICK I use 2-3 basic patterns, that usually work. seadog

I"m not jewish, but it's good to see you guys have a since of humor.

Makes sense, would hope one would not have a big drawdown in a month, in the begining.

What I have been doing is a 50/50 split on net profits. Paid by the 5th day of every month. The backer can take his funds out or leave them in the account to trade more contracts. I believe in keeping things simple. seadog

I was trained as a broker in the mid eighties.The chairman, an old war horse of the markets, stated what drove the markets was Fear and Greed.He explaied Fear was from people who were afraid they were missing moves in the market and would jump in with disregard to reaserch and logic. Greed was...

Throw in your 2 cents worth on these two basic principles of trading. I'm sure some quotes will show up eventually. seadog

That is the great thing about trading, we can develop our own system. You use colours on a screen , I use numerical data. What ever workks for the individual.

Keep in mind most of it is a head game.The market reacts on how people react, and there are patterns that develop. Look for these patterns.

I day trade futures. I was wondering if you folks picture the trade in your mind or just execute when you have to.Exclude all the numbers and charts. seadog

Over 5 years, stareing at the screen and finding my own system. I day trade futures. I use chart patterns and other stuff. seadog

I have been searching for a prop job.(futures). Seems to be two kinds of organizations. One that generates commission through frequent trades, and trading is not much of an issue. And the old school(my kind), profits are from actuall trading. Studying the markets, and years of face time...

Thanks, I'll give them a try

Anyone know of any prop firms in Toronto that does futures? Thanking you in advance. seadog

Just waiting for someone to say from a cat house somewhere. seadog

Tell us about the bizzare cross commidity trades you have done. Not second hand stories. Long palm oil, short the Dax? Have no idea of this trade, just trying to set an example. seadog

Thunderdog You guys still bombing our soldiers?

I am Canadian, good to see you yanks can have a laugh at yourselves. Ya got to love the American Peso. This should stir things up on a Friday afternoon. seadog

Sure I'll take a run at it. I day trade the s&p mini. I'm in Canada. seadog

Older than dirt.