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Getting my act together
- Thread starter gutsytrader
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Quote from gutsytrader:
Monthly statement Sep. 2006
3 of 3
11 trades
11 wins
0 losses
Net +521.06
Ave. net per-contract +47.37
244 trades, 0 losses
1) if you trade using ecry DOM then you need to re-negotiate r/t fee, if not you should check out trading using ecry then negotiate r/t fee
2) check out YM, that was the best thing I did, swiching over from ES
ps. it's time to go XP.
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>8:30 - 3:15 live in front of computer
You might want to keep track of your success rate on a time basis. Some traders find that trading the last hour of the trading session causes more losses than at the other times. YOu may also include the first hour as well.
That would give you an extra hour or so to do stuff.
You might want to keep track of your success rate on a time basis. Some traders find that trading the last hour of the trading session causes more losses than at the other times. YOu may also include the first hour as well.
That would give you an extra hour or so to do stuff.
Had no big player activity early today. Wanted to trade so took a shot with a momentum trade. Market pulled back and I wanted to add a second long at 1344.00. Was below Friday's low so I had to forget it. Market eventually went my way. Exit was early and I missed at least 1 point of extra profit. Was tired and pulled back from the screen. Missed all the big down move. I realize I'm too tired to keep going today so I'm packing it in.
+31.46
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Quote from nkhoi:
244 trades, 0 losses
1) if you trade using ecry DOM then you need to re-negotiate r/t fee, if not you should check out trading using ecry then negotiate r/t fee
2) check out YM, that was the best thing I did, swiching over from ES
ps. it's time to go XP.
Congrats, keep it going. Obviously it's all luck (lol).
Very inspiring.
Quote from gutsytrader:
Anybody have other goals I should add?
Not so much a goal as a suggestion. You are obviously busy and don't have a lot of time. If you exercised at least 20 minutes a day the right way, you could probably do double duty in your life--lower stress and get some decent exercise in a short time period.
I lived in a small apartment and the local gym where I lived was crappy and a 20 minute walk (in Korea). What I found was kettlebells. Think cannonball with a handle and doing all kinds of movement, not only lifting but movement with it over your head--such as a squat with the weight at shoulder height or over your head. Or doing movement where you pick up the kettlebell, do complicate movements such as lift it over your head, lower it between your legs, then back to your shoulder. Real kettlebells are EXPENSIVE but there are alternatives. For example, kettlestacks:
http://www.kettlestack.com/level.itml/icOid/4
There are other types such as Ironwoodie's take on the same thing:
http://www.ironwoodyfitness.com/index.html
It is possible to do a decent workout with just 4 or 5 exercises, 20 minutes a day 3 days a week. You will start to feel much better as well!
If you have questions, I will answer them, but at the time, I lived in a small apartment in Korea and had no way to work out. These adjustable kettlebells were a great choice!
The man who pretty much started it all is a Russian known as Pavel Tsatsouline. He has a great webpage, but his marketing line is a bit phoney--he plays up the "Russian comrade" thing, but the info there is pretty good. It's so Rocky 4--1980's!
Remember, he is selling a product, but the forum and all is a good peruse and source of info for kettlebells as well as other types of exercises.
A good set of adjustable kettlebells, weight plates, and possibly a good DVD/CD on how to use them will set you back maybe $200, but it's worth it for a decent workout that you can customize to your situation. I love kettlebells, and use them daily! For guys like you, who spend your time in a small room for extended periods of time, adjustable kettlestacks or a similar type of exercise could be invaluable--but you must make the effort--and therein lies the "Devil in the details," to paraphrase Shakesphere.
http://dragondoor.com/
Quote from gutsytrader:
Had no big player activity early today. Wanted to trade so took a shot with a momentum trade. Market pulled back and I wanted to add a second long at 1344.00. Was below Friday's low so I had to forget it. Market eventually went my way. Exit was early and I missed at least 1 point of extra profit. Was tired and pulled back from the screen. Missed all the big down move. I realize I'm too tired to keep going today so I'm packing it in.
+31.46
The cost of your trade was $6.04
THAT IS OUTRAGES!!!
I was quoted from them $4.80 round turn the beginning of this yearâ¦..