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Any retail trader that thinks they are on a level playing field with the pro's, has no freaking clue what trading is all about. That's not to say a retail trader cannot be profitable, I'm sure many are. That's also not saying that there's a conspiracy to take advantage of retail traders; I'm...

This statement, coupled along with retail commissions and going at it alone (without the support of a professional work environment), has always nagged at me from the beginning. Trading in itself is difficult enough... nevermind being handicapped from the get go. Having never traded...

I think that this site is prospering enough for the moderators to be compensated in some way for their troubles. Maybe the job would then be taken a little more serious. If you could somehow clone some mini-Magnas, you'd be set.

Chad-- Thanks for the reply. I see your points, but... to me, one of the reasons to go to a pro firm is to eventually do some serious size. Trading anywhere between 1 and 10 cars may not make a huge difference but once you start getting into higher multiples of contracts- well you can see...

I'm just not seeing it. If you guys can't significantly lower your commissions under the best price that any joe shmoe can get from IB, what advantage are you providing? We can get the leverage with a decent commish rate on our own, could you provide details in which it would be beneficial for...

What gets me is all this talk about trading being equated to war or battles or samurai, or some freakin Ancient Chinese Secret. Like it's some noble quest akin to slaying dragons. Hey, if helps you to believe you're on a battle field taking casualties and kung-fooing your way to stardom, then by...

Secco-- As much as your posts nauseate me, I must say that the above statement is probably one of the best nuggets I've read on this board in a long time. Crap, I was really starting to dislike you until you spoiled it with a stroke of brilliance.

Easy-- I just need to clarify, I'm not stopping because I'm not willing to put in the grind. Believe me, I know how much time and effort is required to eventually become successful. At this point it's a means to an end... work to pay the bills AND build up enough cash to trade and continue...

This thread seems to be dying, so I'm gonna stick a fork in it. My business at this point is taking all my attention and resources, so I have to stop trading for the time being. The real reason, though, is that I need the funds in my trading acct. to purchase some job related items. It...

Holding a position afterhours disrupts my sense of time. I woke up this morning not even knowing what day it was. I was already tired from bird-dogging my position all night only to put myself in an immediate hole trading the open. Trading the open really isn't my game so I don't think I'll do...

Closed afterhours position @ 1027.00 for 14.50 points. Now, I GOTTA get some sleep.

Sometimes after a long day of work, I have a very hard time waking at 3:20 am to begin trading. For the life of me I could not get out of bed this morning, which in turn hurried my trading when I finally did. Fell into one of my chase the market around spells. I was down by 9.5 points and 7 RT's...

Try watching a textured ceiling snow on you after the table leaf crack rises up like a wave and swallows the other half of the table after drinking a gallon of OJ and you can't get up 'cause your legs turn to mush after... oops! Thats X cut with mescaline. Sorry, wrong thread.

I'm kinda waiting for the shoe to drop with this new method I'm employing. I know the drawdown is coming, I just don't know when and how much. Since it's only been two sessions, can't really make a judgement there either. So I'll just keep on the defensive so nothing drastic happens. I think...

Looks like I got lucky again but I'll take it. Gotta go to work, commentary later. +11.5 points / 2 RT's

Yeah Triple A, I'm anticipating quite a few scratch trades. Unless my entries are perfect every time, which of course can't happen, I also anticipate some larger losses as I let the price find it's way. I don't see anyway around it except to try and control it as much as possible. I have no...

Just got done reading the verbal sparring contest between Dark and Dan. Lively. I don't know what the difference in age or weight between the two are, but it sure would be fun to watch'em mix it up in the ring. Probably the best way to settle it. Two strong minds. Gotta call it even odds until I...

I made a concerted effort to sit on my hands this morning and I got lucky with what turned out to be the only trend of the day. Just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I even held on to a position for an hour and a half. What a departure from what I usually do. The way my...

Probably for the next month, with the exception of a few days here and there, I will be playing the morning session only. I landed a couple of small contracts, so early trading then off to work. I'll comment about today later. Gotta go. +15.5 points / 2 RT's / acct: $ 4358.40...

Knowing when to quit is something I need to learn. To be up by as much as 15 points at one time, and then to give it all back, is inexcusable and just plain stupid. Yesterday and today has left me kinda numb, the ways I find to undermine myself seem endless. Sheesh. There is a bright spot out...