Interesting... — Medici - I like and totally agree with your answer about 'lack of self-awareness'. In fact it very likely is a big part of why im doing this. Its like the small curious cheeky kid. No matter what is said, he WILL stick his ...

The Birth of a Quant Trader

Good points... — What you are saying is that the key here isnt so much the analysis itself (be it TA, FA, watever..) but the actual trade management. Ok I agree with you with regards to 'consistency is in how we trade'. But that is one of my ...

The Birth of a Quant Trader

What do you suggest whole heartedly? What do you recomend I do? What would you do if (knowing everything you know now) you could start from scratch? day 1... Im no genius. I also believe one doesnt have to be to achieve what he wants from life (so ...

The Birth of a Quant Trader

I appreciate your advice on micro structure in fact Oslers papers are on my to-do list. I just find it hard to organize and prioritize all my research In the end, I think its ironic how one begins a voyage that takes you deep into the rabbit ...

The Birth of a Quant Trader

It isnt that 'clear objective thinking = programming/quant trading' as such... What I mean is that conventional TA (IMHO of course...) can be very subjective based on who and how someone looks at the charts. One can look at the charts, do their ...

The Birth of a Quant Trader

I agree. Ive been recommended Multicharts which im currently testing out and its really really good IMHO. But slightly out of my reach as of right now (€). I also found this: url which looks pretty solid aswell. Someone else recommended me ...

The Birth of a Quant Trader

cheers — yep I have a long path ahead of me but I dont mind at all im in this for the long term. No rush.... Im already onto some solid ideas but the downside is the programming aspect of course. Hence why instead of 'hoping and wishing' ...

The Birth of a Quant Trader

At first I was like.... Then I was like.... But I went back to.... Funny you mention that because a friend of mine who trades futures told of this "italian" fella who has some kind of business setup like that.... 1000 people ...

How to be a Guru in 10 steps

Insanity... — Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a diferent result. Insanity is going live when one hasnt even a CLUE if a real quantifiable edge is on their side. Insanity is expecting to survive of such a small ...

How to survive in forex? Help please!

Wheres the 30 day guarantee? I want my money back if im not rich in a month (im patient)

How to be a Guru in 10 steps

Sounds corny — And it probably is. But IMHO as a "yet to become pro" the only way to achieve top 5 in this OR ANY OTHER FIELD as an extreme commitment to achieve excellence, and a willingness to never back down no matter what. Yep, sounds ...

College Grad Looking to Make as a Trader

Totally agree here. In the end the trader is trading his "beliefs" about the market. And these beliefs will mold their mind in one way or another. Love the comment.

Game Theory in Trading

Im pretty much "reconsidering" and meditating on everything to do trading-wise. I seriously believe there is a lot of false statements and inaccurate information being shared freely online. Including trends, definitions of trends (which frankly is ...

Trend following systems

Hi Rob! Nice videos! May I ask the reason for 15pip SL/TP? Is there any particular reason for using 15 or do you change this as conditions change? Also, do you always go for 1:1 or do you vary such as maybe half at 1:1 the trail the rest? ...

Intraday price action trend trading

Ditto. Here lies the truth. period.

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The video store

Interesting — I have read some of Daryl Guppy's content. Sure very interesting. Does anyone here use the "Countback Bar" entry technique? Ive got a similar version I use to enter my trades, but i dont trade guppy per say so it would be ...

GMMA Guppy 5m and 1m

Very soon buddy Had many ups and downs with trading + other stuff. Nº 1 comes first. So getting myself sorted out. Currently testing a method im developing when time permits. So when this is ready I will begin to post my thoughts and actions on a ...

90 Day Fulltime Challenge

One trader is buying and one trader is selling. Which is the most intelligent? Which one is correct? Haha both think they are right.... but are they?? The answer could be both, depending on what each trader wants out of the trade. hehe I ...

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