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Not asking to be taken by the hand. More asking for pointers to methods that would qualify.

I like the answers so far so I'll be even more specific: How can I find a method I can trade that will enable me to pull consistent profits out of the market? Definitions: Consistent profits - Average 5 ES points/day/contract. Daily win rate over 60-70%. Method - Methodology, system...

Everyone talks about only trading these "low risk" entries. If you listen to most of the talk on ET, it's all about "discipline", "waiting for the high probability entry". Either that, or it's "entries don't matter... it's how you manage the trade after entry that's important." The message to...

You're right... that strategy didn't scale well... 1-2000 shares max. But I knew a few traders making $30K/month+ doing it.

Bullets were a HUGE edge on NYSE. If a 10000 share market short appeared on the tape, you could put up the bullet and hit the bid. Good for .25-.50 with .01 risk + spread. Cover on the first uptick as the short is lifted. OR Bad morning news, the only way to get short and participate...

I agree about it sounding too good to be true. But the rules for entry are unbelievably simple and there's not much to optimize. It's 100% candlestick formation based with objective entry rules. (programmed into IB) I am entering the trade using a risk point that's defined intraday and...

I'm looking for creative ways to reinvest profits. If you have an edge and a truly random distribution of winners/losers, to maximize profits you should reinvest 20-30% of your total profits. eg. If your account is up $100, calculate how many extra shares/contracts you could trade to risk...

- It's all numbers (Everything you see is an illusion... a representation of the truth that lies beneath... Zen.) - It's all psychology. (The answer lies within.... ask and thou will find thee self.) Whatever. Will someone please give a NON-cryptic answer? How about this: 1...

It's $10/month vs. $70-100 everywhere else. I guess my real question is... what's wrong with it?

Has anyone used the new Yahoo service? I'm wondering if they offer futures quotes and what their reliability is like.