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Sold 10 ES at 1855 Edit: Sell 4 more at 1858.

out 1849 for 10*50*10 = 5,000 USD profit. Account Equity = 65,375 + 5,000 = 70,375 USD...New Equity Highs!!!

I am a profitable trader trading outrights. Specifically I trade ES successfully :) However for new traders, I will like to give +1 to the advice of bone.

Long 10 ES at 1839

flat out at 1844 for -800 PL Account Equity = 66,175 - 800 = 65,375 USD

Dhalsim, I wish to say "thank you" for making this thread. I am a profitable systematic trader using MC to build and trade strategies but I had missed this point. I have learnt something today because of you.

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Long 8 ES at 1846

flat out at 28.5 for a 5 point profit PL = 5*50*12 = 3,000 USD Account Equity = 63,175 + 3,000 = 66,175 USD

approximately 1.5yrs to find an edge then 1 years more to find more edges so that it results into a stable system, then 1.5-2 yrs before I could actually start to trade these edges without missing trades and other discipline problems.....its a long path

Short 12 ES @ 1833.5

I don't have a co-located server myself because of the same security considerations. But I definitely needed to control over-trading etc. So, what I did - I set up a computer in a room in my house. Room remains open only during the weekend. Sunday evening (since I trade globex) and room gets...

Since Neke has chosen not to respond to this suggestion and I still believe that this is one of the most practical suggestions given on this thread that can cure his problem, I will re-post. Maybe Neke will see it posted again and see the wisdom. :cool: My personal experience: I was against...

I have a one line recommendation and I am hopeful it can cure your problem completely. "From man-machine partnership, move to 100% automated trading, move your strategies to a VPS/dedicated computer, start your strategies every week on Monday morning and finally look at your results on Friday...

out 1825.5...PL = 2*12*50 = 1,200 USD Account Equity = 61,975 + 1,200 = 63,175 USD

Long 12 ES @ 1823.5

out all 5 at 23.5 for -9*5 = -45 point loss = -45*50 = -2,250 USD loss Account Equity = 64,225 - 2,250 = 61,975 USD

covered 5 at breakeven....cancelled all standing orders. So, now position is net 5 short from 1814.5

Short 10 ES at 1814.5 order to buy 5 at 1804 order to buy 5 at 1798