Quote from Scientist:
F*ck man arb, this is one of the most brilliant paragraphs I've ever read here. riskarb, has anybody told you that you're a f*cking genius???
I'd never write up things like this on ET. How about an X amount of readers getting an insight into your framework and coat-tailing? I do post trades here, or the "common noob" things, like channels & fibs, but I'd never disclose any framework stuff. Perhaps I'm just paranoid? Are you not worried about your framework? The idea of synthesizing tape reader behaviour is simply genial. I am a full-blood tape reader and can "memorize" several days of tape action, most of my decision-making is based on the tape. It's the only real truth-teller.
No options, I went long a simple directional on ES the night before around 23:00 EST, woke up on my PC when a crossover and a few other bells went off. Closed at 05.50 (~+12 pts), then put on a swing short with a very tight stop, (trying to fade the 22/03 HOD amongst other reasons), thought it would hold, then chickened out for a -1.75pt loss. It was a high R:R trade, so it was worth trying - All trade details posted in Baruch's thread. Most of my gains currently come from swinging the currency futures and scalping ER2, but I've kind of "lived" on my desk for the last week or so, occasional catnaps being about it for recreation... :eek:
Admire your virtuosity in options trading man. Nice.