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The memory doesn't betray me. It is the British Crown logo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keep_Calm_and_Carry_On.

1. If you have a good trading method but have a large drawdown once in a while. working on psychology should improve equity curve. You are taking what I say to the extreme.. then take a step further and wonder why it doesn't make sense.... It's because it's absolutely not what I wrote. 2...

Disclaimer: I wrote about romanticism in trading for entertainment purposes only... and to "bump" this thread (still waiting for reply from Talon regarding trading on conviction). I guess I am not in sync with current fasionable trends. I thought pilots and astronauts were romantic and women who...

I believe a person can cope with these if they take time to dig deep and find the sourse of the problem. Hence, my insistance on the importance of psychological factors. Agree 100%. However, firm discipline combined with good money management can help make the most even of a marginally...

Is there anything wrong with a trader being romantic? If not romantic, many consider trading a glamorous profession.

That's an interesting view! The logical conclusion is because everyone and everything is evil a priori, there is no point to balme anyone including yourself.

same as ButtonTrader. TWS has its own DOM too.

Also see this related thread http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=192201

As a "non-professional" subscriber you get data from IB effectively for free while specialised data providers may charge $100 - $200 per month for broadly the same data. No wonder IB data satisfy only very basic needs.

So far only 10 votes in the poll...

Does it work both ways? Is it a criminal offence for a policeman to film a suspect unless a prior consent is received?

I business consulting MBA is a prerequisite of career progression. However, if you were in this area you wouldn't ask the question as the employer would normally suggest you take an MBA course and agree to pay for it. MBA from a good school also helps sales people move to higher-profile jobs...

The free upgrade offer oinly covers certain models purchsed shortly before Windows 7 came out, say, last summer. If your computer is older than that you may have to purchse Windows 7. To see if you are eligible for an upgrade the best thing is to check the manufacturer's Web-site or enquire...

Currenlly you get the best value for money with 1920X1080 (1080p) and 1920x1200 monitors. They come anywhere in the 22" - 24" range. To choose a monitor it's a good idea to read reviews on the Web or at least specialised forums like hardforum.com. If you are looking at 1080p range NEC...

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eSignal (who also charge for data delivery and separately for their software) are in fact offering this fee waver for customers who execute trades via IB through the platform offered by eSignal. Given the explanation I read above they may be doing so without any cooperation from IB... but then...

Besides jokes, it's actually very important to have intuitive view regarding whether the output of a complex pricing algorithm makes sense. Hence, all the mind gynastics and pen-and-paper approach. A pen, paper and a calculator is actually how many people do it :)

However, if you are exceedingly nervous every time you are about to hit the ball (maybe to the point that your hands and legs are shaking), it will likely serriously affect you performace and won't let you achieve your full potential at the game. If you recognise you are not gonna be as good as...

These suggestions are the best. If you can't manage continuous 6 and 1/2 hours, have a long lunch away from the desk, go for a walk, go to the gym, watch TV. Like many other things, concentration on price action requires practice. When you feel you are startinmg to lose focus, have a break...

It's interesting that you say "with complete conviction". A few "veteran" traders, as well as the book Trading in the Zone, advocate a view that having conviction about the direction of the price movement is not the way to go. Instead a trader should enter what he/she know is a good setup and...