I wouldn't be trading if I was not profiting. However, I think that there is always room for improvement.
How much do you want to make and why do you want to make it 17 replies
Can YOU make money as a professional trader - Redux 112 replies
If you make money, does Oanda make money? 35 replies
Bulls make money, Bears make money. And Pigs get slaughtered. 12 replies
Is there anything else than FOREX ??? That you can make good money. 38 replies
Disliked{quote} Do you actually see them making money or they just said that ?Ignored
Disliked{quote} I also make money as an employee in my dad's company. Just saying... it's wise to diversify IMO especially as retailers. remember our money is in the broker's bank account. sorry for the OT, I just thought you guys are risking too much investing all your energy and money in this market, which is also very volatile. Post deleted.Ignored
Disliked{quote} Do I know for certain they keep their winnings? No. Have I seen their calls and watched the calls being mostly winners? Yes. In this field, like many endeavors, people are quietly profiting. The loud ones who announce their winnings are usually not.Ignored
DislikedI agree that trading can be very rewarding. It does require to study a lot, but if you are dedicated the end result is very satisfying.Ignored
DislikedInteresting thread I must say. Making money because of wanting more money is when you're going to waste your time. Making money because of hobby is when you're going to get into 5% winner (probably long time). That research about time is really interesting. Do you have a link or can you find it @RichardNaylo ?Ignored
Disliked{quote} Yes, it is! But the problem is, a number of traders lose their momentum in the mid path, unfortunately!Ignored
Disliked{quote} Well said. Unless you have at least $100K in your account, how can you deal with the high volatility of this market ? think about it!!! do you know that the DD can last years ? This kind of volatility in returns is very uncommon and it can definitely generate panic, unless you just don't give a f**k about returns lolIgnored
Disliked{quote} In my own humble opinion, the best way to deal with the extreme volatility of the Forex market is to reduce position sizing until it does not create panic or risk of a major loss. With a properly sized trade, one really shouldn't care much if this particular trade wins or loses since it's only one of their next 100 trades. For instance, with an account of $2000 one can trade 0.01 lots per trade and almost never risk more than a 0.5% loss of balance on any single trade.Ignored
Disliked{quote} There is a moment when you've learned enough about trading to realize you still have a lot to learn, that's true. Sometimes it can be a little intimidating, sometimes it can also be inspiring.Ignored
Disliked{quote} There is a moment when you've learned enough about trading to realize you still have a lot to learn, that's true. Sometimes it can be a little intimidating, sometimes it can also be inspiring.Ignored
Disliked{quote} Yes, agree with you! But, it’s true: in the beginning stage it’s really hard to accept loses in trading!Ignored
Disliked{quote} In my own humble opinion, the best way to deal with the extreme volatility of the Forex market is to reduce position sizing until it does not create panic or risk of a major loss. With a properly sized trade, one really shouldn't care much if this particular trade wins or loses since it's only one of their next 100 trades. For instance, with an account of $2000 one can trade 0.01 lots per trade and almost never risk more than a 0.5% loss of balance on any single trade. I say almost, because there is the black swan risk that can cause a huge...Ignored
Disliked{quote} So true. Everyday I look for improvement in my trading. I especially focus on results and do they match long term results? Markets are always changing and we have to ensure our systems are still profitable enough to pay the bills and extra for savings.Ignored