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The brilliance of John Ehlers can hardly be denied. I have tried MESA software and find it way to abstract. And Fourier analyisis goes way beyond the level of mathmatical compilation that I want to have in my trading. I want to feel the markets. When I'm trying to figure out what all...

Multiple trading accounts is an interesting way to track trading different methodologies. My question is why would you want to do this? I seriously doubt that a trader can be succesfull trading different styles that all use different tools and time parameters. Talk about chaos! I say find...

I recommed the book, "the Profit Magic of Stock Transation timing", by Hurst Cyclical analysis is much more an art than a science. There is no backtesting. Cycle theory is based on empirical or idealized time periods. It's how the markets differ from these ideal cycles where the messages...

That is because they are designed as a hedging vehicle for portfolios. The downtick rule would inhibit this use. Slim

"The question is not why you are so infrequently the person you want to be. The question is why do you so infrequently want to be the person you really are?" The Dance -- Oriah Mountain Dreamer You make 50%??? It sure sounds tome like you have the method. The holy grail lives...

OH! I See. Yes, a bullet is essentially a synthetic call (Long stock and Long put). So why would you want to do this vs. buying a call? You, of course will pay double commisions. The best answer is for creation of long stock in your trading portfolio so if the market begins to...

I have heard of it and read testimonials. I have not seen it in action. At some point, I hope to test the product. Slim

My best tool for maximizing profits is cyclical analysis. This give you a time parameter to add to your trade, vs just using a price objective. So if a cycle says that a stock (and the market) has a high probability of rallying for a specific time, you can stay with positions and even add...

I'd need more info to answer this one. Is this a test? I hope its not something you want to use when your are trading poorly! A "bullet strategy" is a bond portfolio with maturities concentrated near a single point on the yield curve. a "bullet bond" cannot be redeemed before maturity...

1. The key is if the trading method fits your personality and financial condition. Any method can be profitable or a loser. (Agree with dbphoenix) 2. Education from trading is best leaned hands on. That means defining the proper risk managment for your situation so that you can make...

Bob & dbphoenix, I hear your concerns and disapproval. I do not wish to violate the rules of ethics of this site. I wish to hear more on this subject from others and from the moderators. My purpose is to help other traders, to gather information for my writings and, as many of the...

You wouldn't want to eliminate fear from trading! Just imagine what it would look like if you had no governing force controlling your trading. What you want is for all your emotions to play an appropriate role. Fear comes from occurances that happened in your life that have nothing to do...

For those of you that don't know me, I am Steve Miller. I write the "Ask Slim" column in "SFO" magazine, focusing on the psychologic and technical aspects of trading in the stock, option and futures markets. With respect to the great response to my column, I'm writing a book on trader's the...

Thanks Surfer, I enjoy writing the column and passing on my 30-years experience through coaching. It's like "paying it forward". Keep the letters coming! Slim

I wish I knew how important it was to define a healthy role for trading in my life. The purpose of trading should not be identification of self or to heal something you feel inadequate about. It should be a business, meant to accomplish reasnable goals.