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    Labor day is over. So are you back?

    I gotta say, I'm a bit addicted to trading, and I'm not even profitable (yet) :D -FastTrader
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    Labor day is over. So are you back?

    I never left, but should have -FastTrader
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    Why does it seem that good traders go to futures market?

    I trade stocks, options, and futures, but I do not perform any nightly scan (used to, got sick of it). I just watch 2 sectors in the stock market, and then watch the ES, NQ and YM. All of my options trades are also in the same 2 sectors that I watch daily. So, I'm trying to benefit from both...
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    index journals

    Nihaba, thanks for the detailed reply. I have nothing to prove. Only reason I would consider a real-time journal would be to gain insights, helpful tips or constructive critism of my trading. Just don't know if I'll be able to post real-time since most my trades are scalps in the futures market...
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    "POP" Quiz

    Does that mean you're using a 4 pt stop loss? -FastTrader
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    "POP" Quiz

    Personally, I find a 2 pt stop on ES to be sufficient for my methods. Now, going with the 2-pt stop, at times I do bail at only a 1-2 tick loss if I get a good indication that the criteria that got me in the trade is no longer valid. Most of the times, the little voice in my head can tell me...
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    "POP" Quiz

    It really depends on your trading plan. Here's how I would put it: Get out when the criteria that got you in the trade is no longer valid. So, lets say you bought at a key support level, but then you see price dropping right through that support level, at that point I would say, yes...get...
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    "POP" Quiz

    I'd say you're following your plan, so it would not be considered a violation of a rule. -FastTrader
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    Is 30 Seconds Too Short a Timeframe?

    I've traded the ES only for a few weeks, but from my short experience I can't imagine trading with a 1-tick stop. That's normal slippage/wiggle in the ES and would be very difficult for me. I normally use a 6-8 tick stop loss and shoot to make 1-2 ES pts per trade. This has been working out...
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    Haha check this out

    Now that's talent: http://www.markfiore.com -FastTrader :cool:
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    How long have you ACTIVELY trading?

    Part-time, but almost everyday since end of May, 2003. -FastTrader
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    Sector

    Briefing.com. Doesn't really matter to me tho since I only watch two sectors; semi-conductors and biotech. -FastTrader
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    ESignal question.

    Anyone?? -FastTrader
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    ESignal question.

    I watch two time-frames on eSignal. When I draw lines in one time-frame, is there any way I can quickly copy them over to the other chart (smaller time frame) for the same instrument. So, if I draw trend lines on the 10 min YM chart, can I have that line moved automatically/easily to the 3 min...
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    SEMIS do not drop!

    Don;t worry Michael...I'll Fedex it to you. -FastTrader
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    SEMIS do not drop!

    Will do, if Semis drop over 5% tomorrow :D -FastTrader
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    SEMIS do not drop!

    I trust you Michael; you're good at this. -FastTrader
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    index journals

    Hmm....would an after-the-fact journal work where I post my trades and thoughts after the trade? Or would that just generate flame wars and people calling me a liar? Actually...I might be OK as long as I only lose money in the journal :D -FastTrader
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    SEMIS do not drop!

    I hope you're right! -FastTrader
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    SEMIS do not drop!

    Kinda sucks! I wasn't expecting KLAC to continue to go higher like it did. Oh well... -FastTrader
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