I use FXCM's trade station, which freezes when connection is lost. MT4 opens if you have connection or not so, I can see where that would be more confusing. I also have browsers open, or I open one which is how I determine a problem with my ...

Trouble With FXCM Servers

Most of the connectivity problems I've had are due to my own connection, and I have a wired cable connection. Not that I have a lot of problems with connectivity but, when I do it's usually on my end. For instance today I was checking trades and the ...

Trouble With FXCM Servers

Politics are a game. You are focusing on exactly what your opponents want. The facade of a difference between two parties. Your opponents are every politician. They should be working for you. You should not be working for them...

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

Think Before You Speak — 1) I don't watch TV... It breeds morons. 2) Apparently you don't understand the psychological advantage behind it. Let's talk reality. Take North Korea for example. There is no doubt that the majority of the population ...

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

He is NOT serious about finding ways to create jobs. That is contrary to their agenda. A weaker economy = an easily influenced populous. THAT is what they want. Anyways, Obama is not the one calling the shots. He's a puppet show put on to entertain ...

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

HiRiding — Very interesting competition. I do like LMD-Multicurrency although, I have to say, that based on the data, my picks would be: 1) HiRider 2) LMD-Multicurrency 3) (AND Last Place) SuperVolcano Everyone else FAIL! Obviously LMD won the ...

The LMD-Multicurrency

It could be that the purpose of your life is only, to serve as a warning to others. — I agree with Rabid's responses. One more thing regarding the above comment. 100:1 leverage is NOT the reason people have blown their accounts. Lack of and/or ...

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

EXACTLY!!!

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

This is interesting... — How long has the forex-robot world cup been around? I'm curious, as to what the price range will be for the EA's. But looking at the $150k cash prizes, it must be a good amount since sales are limited. Is this ...

The LMD-Multicurrency

Do you have a screen shot comparison to the specific drop you're referring to? Or, at least which pair and time frame you were monitoring. Also, is the MT4 demo using FXCM feed or another broker?

Trouble With FXCM Servers

Agreed. These self righteous regulating morons, are robbers in my eyes. Of course I don't know their exact motives verified by concrete evidence. Common sense is a valuable skill, though. And to put it bluntly... this S#!T don't smell right.

New Leverage rule for FX COMING?

Thanks — That's interesting. I can understand faulty pieces of tech. It seems every PC I have owned breaks when I use it. The last one had flames coming out of the speaker when it was off and unplugged. I watched it in complete disbelief. I ...

Trouble With FXCM Servers

Glad I found this thread — I thought the problem was local to me for the longest time. I am curious as to what the problem is. I had one trade open that was in a slightly positive position that I planned on removing but no joy, obviously. I ...

Trouble With FXCM Servers

Chicken or Egg? — The bigger picture = picture of the market on a longer time frame. The big picture exists just as much as the little picture does. The only real difference is the frequency and magnitude with which change occurs. It's not ...

Intraday Point and Figure Trading

Clarity - Because the keys to success should be grey and off grey! — Hi nubcake, First, thanks for the reply. Perhaps I should have elaborated a little more however, I'm only about 48 hrs into my P&F journey. To start, I understand how data is ...

Intraday Point and Figure Trading

Question on Effect of Chart Time on P&F: — I understand the basics of P&F, and I understand the variables of "Box Size" and "Reversal" however, I don't understand one aspect of the P&F which is preventing me from actually utilizing P&F in ...

Intraday Point and Figure Trading

Glad to Find this Thread! — I became interested in P&F only yesterday after learning what it was in the basic sense, and I have been trying to learn more about it with no luck, until I found this thread. I can see now, how valuable it can be. ...

Intraday Point and Figure Trading

Thanks — Thanks for sharing, it's good to have perspective. Everything about this market is enticing, the patterns, the probability, the risk, the reward, etc. etc. etc. I wish you the best on your journey. I guess I could consider myself a ...

A Cautionary Tale

Bad Habits — I strongly agree. Once you learn something it's EXTREMELY hard to unlearn it. Even if it seems like a harmless $50. I don't want to sound like a downer but, the best thing that could happen to you if you do this, is you lose your ...

Leverage

Business Plan — Show a solid business plan with past performance and a proforma. Outline goals and phases, etc. The more legitimate you make it look on paper, the better the outcome will be. Your relationship with the bank also holds A LOT of ...

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