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I've extensively used Schwab's "Streetsmart Edge" in the past, and (to me) it was awful. I loaded it up today just to see what (if anything) has changed. Looked like the same old awkward program. In contrast, ToS is a pleasure to use. Can be a bit heavy on resources, but I've had no issues...

Was nodding off but checked back in just in time to catch the elevator down. Nice to see some intraday range expansion.

Agreed. It's an arduous task. I think "only the few" have the resources (i.e. energy, focus, significant time, adequate capital, etc.) and determination to acquire the necessary skills and character traits, and to deal with opportunity costs along the way. I suppose some of the dropouts find...

Some recent discussion in the Fed financial stability report (November 2019), released a few days ago. https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/files/financial-stability-report-20191115.pdf See pages 14-16 for thread title discussion, "What Has Been Happening to the Liquidity of U.S...

General thoughts/opinions... You've day traded sim the last month and feel your results are extremely positive. That is not a bad thing. Perhaps you're on to something. But how about going back and seeing how you would have done applying your same methods to the months of February and December...

Wonder if it will be 3 consecutive days with a sharp down spike around the 13:50-14:00 time block.

I guess mentioning both of his nicks in the same post got me blocked too. "Blocked by raVar" crew :fistbump:

Ah man, the grammar between raVar and Aileron is too similar. Yep with the popcorn, here we go again...

Maybe that one is all that's needed. Wouldn't make any bets against the bull as long as this remains on the table.

Sometimes, when the price is approaching my stop and I'm about to take a loss, I calmly visualize throwing my computer through the damn window. One thing that seems to have enriched my life in recent years is "single-tasking". When I'm driving, I drive. When I'm eating, I eat. When I'm trading...

If my post implied that's what I "think", then it was misworded. I was trying to convey that the fed's recent course of action seems geared to prevent a downturn indefinitely. Wasn't stating whether or not I think their actions will work as intended.

Whether these clowns do or don't know what's up.. I don't expect them to come and openly say anything that could negatively impact the market, as they know such a statement will hasten the inevitable, cause the decline in massive 401ks, and create hysteria. Some bearish things -Market value to...

Similar valid spot for me but the pullback seemed a bit overdone.

Just another bullshit artist. Similar to Bernanke in November 2007 telling congress the U.S. economy did not appear headed for recession... https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-bernanke/economy-faces-risks-not-recession-bernanke-idUSWBT00789120071108 US may or may not see a "day of...

Had a near-identical spike about the same time yesterday. Was on the wrong side of it then, and got tagged with a bit of slippage. I came into today thinking there'd probably be another 14:00 spike for whatever reason.. seems like these low range/volatility days come with a lot of surprises lately.

Already been about a month or two since the last anti-day trading thread. Ought to just be a single, long running anti-DT thread or subforum, where the antis can go to share their opinions and grievances with each other, and toss around the same studies again and again. But no doubt, the...

My thinking/guess is, Powell's speeches before congress (today at 11 ET, tomorrow at 10 ET) could be a catalyst for increased intraday volatility. If his statements are hawkish (e.g. no more rate cuts / reduced asset buying) we should definitely see at least some short-term, increased...

Yep I liked the entry, and it would have been a winner for me as my target would have been 91. But filtered out as I was already in the zone for a short on another time frame. Decent day though (especially in the latest low range/volatility environment).

Same for me, but passing on this one as momentum's rolled over on my lower timeframes and Im looking for a short to set up. Nice to see some slight range expansion today.