From what I see so far... it's essentially potential higher risk in return for potential higher return. If the returns are good enough, the risk taken can be justified.

The REAL Traders Video Journal, 3-5% per month as a US trader

I like what you are doing lately. Keep up the good work!

The REAL Traders Video Journal, 3-5% per month as a US trader

Nice. I picked up many things here as a newbie. Eventually over the years, I realised I have to unlearn everything I have learnt here, in order to move on.

Stop Loss or Hedge It?

Taking losses head on that you mentioned, is only just one of the many possible ways to approach losing positions. Regarding what is the best way to deal with losing position, is really subjective and depends on individuals and their trading style.

Stop Loss or Hedge It?

Nah, I am still a losing trader so far. Aiming for 6 month profitability for a start, and then 1 year. Theory-wise... I chose not to think and trade like most people, for good reasons. My ideas contradict conventional popular beliefs. I guess that ...

5 years and still no strategy

This whole thing started because you come on to FF to read posts of traders whom you don't agree with. That post which you disagree with was actually meant for the OP. You chose to read it and make a huge deal about it. And are you blind not to see ...

5 years and still no strategy

This, I disagree. Conscience can't coexist with profitable trading. To be a profitable trader (or trading along with big players) implies getting as many 'loser' orders/traders as possible on the other side of your trade. The market is a brutal ...

5 years and still no strategy

Totally agree with you. Of course, you should see trading ideas that contradict your own as nonsense or rubbish as you put it. Profitable traders can get trade entries wrong half the time or more (and might still be profitable). What is the point of ...

5 years and still no strategy

Traders will lose money if they follow another trader who trades a different style of trading. You are not me. I am not you. Our beliefs on the market and trading are different. We trade differently. In my opinion, giving live calls is one of the ...

5 years and still no strategy

Over-optimization is an issue many traders do not address. Expecting a trading system to work in the long run is a fallacy belief. The market is dynamic, ever changing. A static trading system on the other hand is over rigid, and prone to over ...

5 years and still no strategy

Crap, crap, crap!!! Are you out to challenge everyone who have shared their trading tips in this thread? And do you think that was a good post (your post) that can help improve trading?

5 years and still no strategy

The following are recommended trading habits, if a trader is using no stop loss, or using BIG stop loss. 1. Small position size. As small as need to be, to keep trading decisions as emotionless as possible. 2. Know when and where to get out if the ...

Simple advice but it can turn around your trading

What other trading methods/styles/beliefs do you adopt, besides not using stop loss?

Simple advice but it can turn around your trading

What??? You don't actually believe F.F. traders are good at trading. That is heresy!! Dx If you see a GOOD post (or advice), that's a sure sign that the person who wrote that, is a GOOD trader!!

5 years and still no strategy

Thanks for your honesty. Don't worry, you are not alone in this. --- Both options are good. Most traders here will tell you to keep on trading, because they believe they are good at trading or they think they will succeed someday. However, I see no ...

5 years and still no strategy

Every trader should trade what he and she believes in. With stop loss (big or small) or no stop loss... The point here is to be open to possibilities. Seek to understand the merits (and disadvantages) of not using stop loss, rather than condemning ...

Simple advice but it can turn around your trading

Well done! That seems to imply you are a trading mentor/guru. Thanks for sharing your trading secret with us.

Simple advice but it can turn around your trading

Now, humans are almost hard wired mentally to not want to lose things. Losing something = Bad to our subconscious. Yet, accepting losses is a requisite to good trading. Trading goes against human nature in many ways, especially on a psychological ...

Why don't traders admit that they are not profitable in trading?

Nice thread. Do you have any strategies for profit taking / managing profitable trades?

Simple advice but it can turn around your trading