- Search Metals Mine
- oakmonster replied Apr 17, 2009
Insane? Maybe, but it might make traders fund their accounts properly and stop them from over leveraging in news "trading" (gambling).
Proposed NFA Capital Requirement
- oakmonster replied Apr 14, 2009
Say goodbye to low spreads at least in US brokers. This may cause a mass exodus away from US based brokers as trading conditions become unbearable.
Proposed NFA Capital Requirement
- oakmonster replied Mar 9, 2009
If you like to go for the big move, London open and through European session is best. Remember to stick to the medium/long term trend when deciding to buy or sell even if your trade is a short one.
When has EUR/USD high volatility?
- oakmonster replied Mar 3, 2009
I think most brokers can give you an individual bank guarantee for deposits above $100k. Take your pick.
Wanted: Broker with insurance on margin deposit wit gd spreads
- oakmonster replied Feb 15, 2009
All that will happen is that they will close their US operation and move offshore or into Europe. You would most likely end up with your account going to FXCM judging by previous examples.

Proposed NFA Capital Requirement
- oakmonster replied Feb 10, 2009
My advice would be to avoid any firm in the US (Except maybe fxcm who mysteriously seem to be the one benefiting most from this turmoil) , and move your accounts to UK, Europe or Offshore. I had an account with a US based broker but I closed it and ...
Proposed NFA Capital Requirement
- oakmonster replied Feb 7, 2009
I just downloaded the demo version from MQ for now which was already v220. Since it seems to work again for others I'll give it another go.
metatrader mobile
- oakmonster replied Feb 3, 2009
I just got the HTC Touch Diamond myself. Unfortunately Build 219 cannot auto update to build 220 as when it tries, the screen freezes up. I hope MQ can fix it somehow. You don't need a keyboard to trade. The pointy stick you get with these touch ...
metatrader mobile
- oakmonster replied Jan 12, 2009
Yep, it killed my micro
Just made 1/2 of it back manually trading another system though. Better luck next time.JungleLion Scalping System
- oakmonster replied Jan 8, 2009
I don't use 13 because it sucked bigtime. I just noted that after changing back to 52 on the EA (xpma period is set at 53 but I don't know if that has an effect), that it became profitable again. from -102 to +90 overnight. You can see on the chart, ...
JungleLion Scalping System
- oakmonster replied Jan 7, 2009
Update. -93 pips. Not so good
Still, we have the rest of the week to go.JungleLion Scalping System
- oakmonster replied Jan 7, 2009
Oh so 0.1 on fxopen micro is the same. I don't know about fxopen being a scam. My serious account is with them as well and quite large and profitable with no problems. Anyway, this thread is not for discussing brokers. My micro is for play and for ...
JungleLion Scalping System
- oakmonster replied Jan 7, 2009
Ok, got this running on my micro for fun
What's the PR setting for? 0.01 lots on ibfx is the same as 1.00 lots on fxopen micro. Would that affect the settings in any way? Can I just change the lot size to 1.00 from the supplied template and it ...JungleLion Scalping System
- oakmonster replied Jan 5, 2009
Relax. It's being tested so he can make it into a real EA. Don't use it on a live account of course

The EA that destroyed the broker
- oakmonster replied Dec 29, 2008
Hello Alex I read this post with great interest. I am however at a loss how technical analysis in the traditional manner can be trusted in end of year low liquidity markets such as we have now? I usually stop trading in the second week of December ...
Possible Scenarios of the Situation Development with EUR/USD in early 2009.
- oakmonster replied Dec 29, 2008
Looks like he got it resolved. Nice Payout.
Can't take profits out of FX Open
- oakmonster replied Dec 28, 2008
I have just a 200SMA in 30min chart to show the Intraday trend. I think 30min chart is perfect to get fine tuned entries even if you are trading swing on daily charts.
What MA's do you use and why?