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This is absolutely the most significant advice anyone can give you. Formulate a plan you believe will be effective and you will be comfortable with. Try to create a set of rigid rules that you will stick with until you develop the ability to formulate a more nuanced approach, if necessary. Trade...

This is the type of work that is being done in some firms. In some cases, nuanced systems have resulted in adding 2%-3% to the bottom line. While it is cost prohibitive for most traders, for those institutions with millions to invest it is a small price to pay for the return. I agree with the...

Regardless of how good they are in relation to another trader, the traders I am referring to spend less time and are more relaxed than the successful scalpers I know. As to whether they are more profitable on a percentage basis, I really don't know. They are profitable enough to justify the time...

While this may have nothing to do with me, I just want to make sure that I am clear about my previous posts when I spoke of systematic trading. I was referring to discretionary trading done with the least amount of discretion possible. Not “system trading”. I do know a couple of successful...

I am actually referring to Display Properties > Settings and the small check box just below your Colors pulldown menu. It sounds like you are in the Advanced settings. I am not currently running 2K and I have forgotten if the Display Properties > Settings is identical to 98.

While I respectfully accept that some traders are capable of an extended run with a 75% - 80% winning percentage, I think that this type of expectation for many beginners is discouraging and dangerous. In most cases I believe it is better for newer traders to accept the idea that they will be...

Just running through the basics here. I assume the “Extend my desktop…” is checked underneath your Color settings. Are you running 2K or 98? You may have already been here but if not; http://www.matrox.com/mga/dualhead/faqs.cfm

I'm not sure if this is what you are asking but I'd found volume in the Mini to be a helpful filter in determining entries and exits in those stocks that are highly correlated to the NDX.

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Is the display on the first monitor 1600x600? Some cards only allow identical resolution settings.

If you are asking where the RAM is physically located, it is most often placed vertically on the motherboard and can be hidden by any or all of your drives. If you remove the side cover of your Dell, you should see two slender, tall, approx. 6", cards placed parallel to each other somewhere in...

My apologies. Well said. Thanks again.

>>There is no one way that is correct. As I previously stated,"This in no way is meant to imply that my way is the right way for anyone but me." Are you reading my posts? I must not be clear enough.

>>You are correct, a pure TA decision will be wrong, thus relying on it and making a decision will also be wrong. That was not my intention to convey that pure TA is incorrect. I must not have made myself clear enough. >>This filter is based on human experience, training, and insight...

I am still not sure what it is you are doing so it will be hard to test. Forgive me, but I have very little faith in the stochastic when used in the way that you appear to be describing. The concept the equation is built on doesn't favor that kind of analysis. It’s ability to detect OB/OS...

What do you mean by “The charts don’t lie about what goes on in a trading session”? If a given chart contains enough information to accurately formulate probabilities about future direction that is far from evaluating such information correctly. How does that relate to the potential for...

When I first came off of the Mini I traded the SPY for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I would be routinely routed to the AMEX. HUGE MISTAKE! They are crooks. I got wise after a few insane experiences and moved over to the QQQ. Unfortunately, I've had simliar experiences on the QQQ, as well...

Very well said WarEagle. I also hope Andrasnm does not stop posting. I learn and unlearn from reflecting on all the opinions expressed here, be it a novice who contributes something in a new light or a veteran who passes on some piece of hard earned info.

At the risk of becoming a target myself, I feel as though you guys are being way to hard on Andrasnm. I have been trading for a living for a long time and I understand how difficult it can be to consistently put together a winning record, to be “a man for all seasons.” It requires much more...

I've traded the Mini for quite awhile and I am much happier with its performance vs. stocks. I have had a huge problem getting fills in the QQQ. I mean HUGE. Generally, I was mostly filled when I was wrong and rarely when I was right. I'm not very skilled at routing. This, as you can imagine...