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Well, the last time I posted, it was mentioned that I should be reading journals instead of writing them. I agree that I have much to learn, and I do a lot of reading on ET. Despite that, I still am going to continue to post my results, even if they are dismal. First off, I'm trying to...

Thanks. For some reason, seaching on 2006 gave me weird results....I can see it just sitting there in the journals section.

Where is this thread ? I searched for it and it didnt come up.

Tape reading is one of those trading skills that IMO is best learned through doing it. If you're looking for primers, the Wyckoff link looks interesting. Also, the "Price and Volume" threads on here by dbphoenix are definately worth a read. In the end, what tape reading comes down to is...

FT71, Dont know if you're still watching this thread or not, but I wanted to ask about this. It sounds like you believe that time in winners versus losers is a key metric for scalpers. I was wondering if you would be willing to elaborate on what "good" numbers look like for these...

I dont know if this helps, but some monte carlo simulation might assist. You can use monte carlo techniques to model average drawdowns and such for your style of trading. Start with an amount of $$$ that will let you weather the worst dry periods for your style of trading. Good luck, -T

In the interest of promoting trading knowledge & discussion, here is a copy of the lineout report for me, a newbie scalper. This is from my 9th full day of trading. Props go to FuturesTrader71 for posting a good template to follow for these kinds of reports. -T

Eh. Just the "pathetically fucked up" quip, but only as a very mild flame. Like I said, I was being a whiny bitch on friday it was more a reality check to quit whining and start being rational. No offense taken. -T

Obviously, I do care about being a successful trader or I wouldnt be here. As for the journal, well, I'll admit it sometimes takes me awhile to post on it. I use this area more as a "blog for someone trying to make it in the trading business" more than true trading journal where I post all...

Heh. After my emotional blow up friday, I suppose some flaming was in order. I need to get in the habit of keeping my blow ups private instead of venting online. My group is scalping the ES. I can hold up to 6 contracts at a time based on our risk control mandate. I'd post exit and entry...

Hey all, I have not posted to my journal in awhile. Just felt like checking in and recording some of my thoughts. My recent tales are a somewhat cautionary tale to anyone who wants to get involved in this business. To sum up my trading experience to date. I dropped out of my day...

FT71, Goodbye, and best wishes. You'll be missed....most of your posts definately fell into that "5% worth reading" category. Maybe they'll start rerunning "Best of FT71" on here. :D -T

Can someone tell me what this means ? I tried googling it, and didnt get anything useful. Thanks, -T

Thanks for the suggestion of using a screen recorder to capture the charts with what I see happening in the T&S. Thats a really good idea. During the day, it flies by so fast, I dont know what to make of it. Hopefully, someday I can get to the point where it doesnt seem like random noise ...

Quite awhile back, I made some posts asking for advice on intraday trading. The overwhelming consensus seemed to be that for trading intraday, it is better to ignore technical indicators, and focus on price, volume and time & sales. I've been keeping a T&S window open, but I'm confused...

Feck. Recently heard back I did not get the position at Allston. Props to everyone who got in. That was one rigorous interview process....I can say everyone who got picked up by them truly earned it !

*lol* Perhaps the best quote of the article.

Just curious, Why the interest in developing a MA trading system ? Are you just looking to create a piece of software to sell ? -T

Heh. Sorry for asking before searching. Anyways, thanks for the leads.

Hey all. Has anyone heard this term before ? I was reading about a particular trading firm and an overview of their business states: "We specialize in risk-based haircuts for equity and index option traders and cross margining on futures contracts." I have no idea what they are talking...