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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    you should not really rely on leverage..i do not bother with leverage as most of my trades are 1 contract to start..might go to 2 or 3 but that is max..if i was day trading then it would be different as most trades would be very short term..as of now going just fine..and when something is...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    do not get sucked into analogies or comparisons..trading is simple.. R = R if you risk more you make more..or lose more..however..as with everything in life you must find the "sweet spot" that suits you.. once you accept the facts..stop dreaming and deal with realities..then.. T = M :)
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    look at Amp global..some people reporting they charge for lodging and withdrawing money but as i am still with IB I don't know exactly..you can always trade the MES with IB for small risk..at the moment all my trades are done on my mobile phone as per my screenshot..no losers in the last 15...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    if anyone reads books like Reminiscence of a Stock Operator..and the multitude of other outdated books up to say 2007..then they should not be expecting to learn anything of value in relation to taking some money from others.. i think i might have already mentioned something about a...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    when you ask a question of someone.. always think of "Que sçay-je?"..as you can only relate to the experiences you have encountered.. now look at "great minds think alike though fools seldom differ"..what does this statement mean to you?
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    it is a personal preference..as of late i just use black on white standard in MT5 mobile..no messing about with changing things.. there are a few key things that can keep you on the right side of trading..what do you consider to be the most important?
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    paper trading is really for beginners..who don't know how to set up charts and enter orders..once that is accomy then the only way to learn anything about taking a few dollars off others is to practice with small risk..which is why the MES is now the best thing since sliced cheese for anyone...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    ok..so you now get it..next..what are you going to do about it ! we can all talk till the cows come home..but..you can never make any money thinking about trading.. which is obvious !! now the hard bit..what are you going to do about the "plan"..as if you think that you will make money trading...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    done a trade tonight with the pop up.. worked out ok!
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    important things first.. forget about CFD brokers like CMC, IG, GFT and the rest..waste of time..if you are going to try and make some money trading the MES..then you need a reliable data feed directly into Globex..and with AMP global that is CQG with MT5..sorted next..trading tools..this is...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    here..forgot about this !
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    if you don't get it first time..then do it again..and again..and again..until it sinks into your thick skull.. because..we are all same when it comes to trading..thick as 10 planks put together..so..as VO said..put aside everything you have learned to date..and even better..delete every stupid...
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    Few notes on AMP Global

    i don't know what you guys are ranting and raving about..if AMP doesn't suit you then just move on..simple really..personally..i think any person starting out to learn about making a bit of money on the side should use AMP..as i don't know of any other company that offers such an opportunity to...
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    What are some techniques to get over the fear of making trades.

    the first thing you should do is get your haircut..as if the brain is too hot it can't function correctly ! next..pick the best market to trade..if you were a "good trader" years ago then you should know the difference..if you don't..then you weren't a good trader years ago !! next..well..this...
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    Old dog here looking to collab

    i thought you were H123..but then i saw the next post :)
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    RMultiples

    don't waste your time with van tharpe rubbish..or his son's rubbish..or any of the rubbish that is "sold' to gullible people ! just use common sense !! ..never put all your eggs in one basket.. ..water can't flow up a hill.. ..what goes up..must come down.. ..a bird in the hand..is worth...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    you can spend endless hours "analysing" data..but it is a lot easier if you come up with a method..or approach..that enables you to place low risk trades..with a good chance of a making a good bit on your winning trades..and losing a small bit on your losing trades..simple math..but..in order to...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    never try to explain to someone what you think they should be thinking..as it is a futile effort the books must be balanced..as with any business..to get an idea of where the mm's are most exposed..then i "used" to look at the strikes with the highest OI for the nearest expiration..back then it...
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    Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

    jesus..you have better start reading quickly..what the hell are you muttering about :) forget about DOM and all that shite..the only time you look at that is just before you place a trade..and just before you exit a trade..call it fine tuning your order! ANYTHING you add to a chart is there as...
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