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    Possible to daytrade over the weekend?

    I guess not?
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    Possible to daytrade over the weekend?

    Is there any instrument that one can succesfully day trade over the weekend?
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    Take profit and stoploss on IB

    This is probably a very stupid question but I can't figure out so will appreciate anyone to explain to me. If I have an open postion and enter trades for a stop loss and take profit level, how do I get the one order to cancel automatically when the other one executes?
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    Beginner question on slippage

    If the market is moving severely against me, what type of slippage can I expect for a small stop loss order on the major currency pairs? E.g. a 9/11 scenario or severe unexpected move by the Fed?
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    Currency correlation advice needed

    I’m fairly new to currency trading and have made only a few real money trades since opening my account. I don’t risk more than 2% of my account balance in any trade but have now realized that the correlation between currency pairs can make this risky if I enter more than one position at a...
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    Forex trading at IB

    I've spent some time searching these forums and the internet but can't get what I'm looking for. Hope you guys can help and sorry for probably asking a stupid question. I've paper traded Fx on the Oanda FXgame and have now opened my first real money account at IB. I'm looking for a similar...
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    Why risk:reward ration 2:1?

    I've read a lot of posts giving the advice that your risk:reward ratio should be at least 2:1 but why? E.g. with proper money mangement why can I not use a 1:2 risk reward ratio if I'm right often enough?
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    My first playmoney trades

    Hit my stop loss for trade 1 up 10 pips. New bankroll: $5045-23
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    My first playmoney trades

    Mmm Trade 3 hit the stop loss just after i set it. The price made a big downward spike which i could only see on the 10 second graph. Is this something that happens often? Anyway profit of 2 pips on trade 3.
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    My first playmoney trades

    Trade 1 (d) Changed stop loss to 1.3690 (min profit 10 pips) Trade 3 (a) Limit order executed and doing well, moved stop loss to 0.8553 (min profit 2 pips)
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    My first playmoney trades

    Trade 1: Change (c) Move my stop loss to 1.3685 (minimum 5 pips profit)
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    My first playmoney trades

    Trade 3: Limit orders: AUD/USD Current: 0.8545 Whichever hits first: Buy 40,000 at 0.8551 with stop loss 0.8525 [26 pips] Sell 40,000 at 0.8463 with stop loss 0.8490 [27 pips]
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    My first playmoney trades

    Trade 1: Change (b) Move my stop loss to 1.3682 (minimum 2 pips profit)
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    My first playmoney trades

    Trade 1: Change (a) Move my stop loss to 1.3674 (maximum loss now 6 pips).
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    My first playmoney trades

    Ok here we go, I'm new to forex trading and planning to move to real money soon (just small money but to make it realistic). Basic money management: I start with $5000 and will not risk more than 2% in any trade. I'm explaining my thoughs for entering into the trades, please explain if...
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    Currency correlations

    Which currency pairs can I trade with as little as possible correlation to other pairs? E.g. EUR/USD and EUR/JPY, Euro weakness or strenght will affect both pairs. Hope you understand my question. Cheers
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    Newbie cash management questions

    I opened my Oanda Fxgame account and have now done a few trades just to get the hang of it. I read in the forum that one should not commit more than 2-3% of your cash to one one trade. On a $10k account at 20:1 i'v been using $250 margin per trade. 1. The profit/loss per trade seems very...
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    Need roadmap to become successful trader

    Some background: I’m a 27 year old South-African, qualified chartered accountant working in auditing and internal control. I’m also a part-time semi professional online poker player. I’ve always been interested in trading and my goal is to become a successful trader and if possible...
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