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Look at AAPL, RIMM or AMZN.

In this web site the author states an automated day trading system can have 10-12 losses in a row. If you’re an automated day trader does yours allow this many consecutive losses? http://www.articlesbase.com/investing-articles/how-to-develop-a-profitable-day-trading-system-193420.html...

This example is from the premise that 90% of new traders cannot take more than 3 consecutive losses. http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Trading-Losses-in-a-Row&id=1535506 Three losses in a Row Three losses in a row are tough. That's about the most consecutive losses that novice traders are...

In this thread we will examine consecutive losers as they affect the trader. This is not from the drawdown perspective but how it influences the psychology of taking the next trade. Here are some questions to think about. Whether you trade with automation or as a discretionary trader how do...

Excellent post. It shows Obama up for what he really is – a rookie politician.

After many years of research, testing hundreds of strategies, systems and programs and working intensely with dozens and dozens of knowledgeable traders and (many professional) programmers, I have come to the conclusion - automated trading does work reliably and profitably in the long run. But...

You should start with my mothers old cure - the enema. Remember to do it on both ends.

Who cares if you have 4 different trading methods and 4 custom indicators? I have one trading plan, 9 exceptional trading systems, 10 world class indicators and a great written method to hold these together. But these tools are not what is most important. It is how I use these tools and train...

Obama’s mission is redirect corporate and high wealth individuals assets into health, education, well fare and government. These sectors are already maximized with government spending. New taxes will suck the life blood out of business job creation and the economy. For the foreseeable...

I’m not sure I totally agree. My wife works on the repair arm of MRAPs. The maintenance programs are going bonkers right now. There is a lot of sand in those machines that needs to be taken out before they can come home and be used again. The wild card is Obama. He may slow the process down.

Back testing is only part of the answer. I perform extensive forward testing to eliminate curve fitting. If forward testing is not available to you than long periods of paper trading may give you an idea of how your strategy is performing in various market conditions. In this paper trading...

When I opened this tread on mind control it was to illustrate some of the mind control techniques that I have seen used in private life and over many sites on the internet for many years. In recent years I have witnessed these same techniques applied to traders on ET. As part of this thread I...

My career was in IT for 35 years before I retired to trade full time. I wrote some of my first trading programs in OS/390 Cobol in the early 1980s. Then moved my data to DB2 in 1990s and added SQL. When Omega Research came out with software in 1990s I was one of their first customers. I have...

My career was in IT for 35 years before I retired to trade full time. I wrote some of my first trading programs in OS/390 Cobol in the 1980s. Then moved my data to DB2 in 1990s and added SQL. When PCs came out gradually convert the programs to Basic. When Omega Research came out with...

I write reversal systems. In this case entry and exits are equal and the third factor timing is decisive.

I never saw Jack Hershey’s trades I hope I never see one, But I can tell you, anyhow, I rather see than trade one.

I’m thankful that the sun and moon Are both hung up so high That no presumptuous hand can stretch And pull them from the sky If they were not, I have to doubt But some Obama loving ass Would recommend to take them down And light the world with gas!

F9 – You made an excellent point about the freedom we have as traders. Given all the freedom of choice we have as a new trader puts a large weight on our backs. We become very conscious that by trading we are tackling and area that many have failed in. In this process we do not allow...

Fearless9 – Your insights into mind control are awesome. These sentences sum it all up perfectly. “The temptation to attach ourselves to a trading guru proves overwhelming as he/she provides us with the comfort of other lost souls plus a target for our warped logic as our account balance...

Myth: People who have left ET cults should just get over it. Unfortunately, it is not so simple. Former trading cultists had their entire trading method, minds, and personalities deeply invested in a deceptive cult leader. Many traders will suffer from very real psychological, and even...