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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
Yeah... — I probably over reacted. Apologies my friend. Welcome to this some times combative, entertaining and informative thread. Mike
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
That's ok... — I can't swing trade to save my life. I've emptied several demos and one live one trying. It's important to remember that finding a system that fits your trading personality is very important. Mike
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
How fast are we talking? — I've never tried them but I've heard there fill are some of the best around. m
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
It's plenty difficult - don't kid yourself — People talk a lot of shit. That's part of this field. It's like fishing - I had this record breaking bass on the hook but broke the net when I tried to pull him aboard. You'll find very, very few ...
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
Well... — I guess you have to define long term. I haven't had a losing month in over a year. Let's talk at the end of this year. Mike
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
I was here... — Are you using MM? Are you trading a system. Mechanical or discretionary? m
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
Scalping... — Most traders would define scalping as capturing 2-3 pips on each trade. If we assume this is scalping then most would agree this is quite difficult. It would take a lot of chart time, a lot of patience, a lot of familiarity with ...
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
Watch this video... — url Pivot Point System. Daily pivots combined with psych levels. Mike
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
Hmmm... — I wonder who called Oil at 100 when it was at 140? I wonder who called it at 85 when it was at 120?
Full Disclosure: It really was not me but the oil quants I follow... but I plan to take the credit on this thread.EURUSD
- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
I'm using daily pivots... — Mine is at .4200. Which gives us confluence. Strong psych level and daily PP. Should be interesting.
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
You mean... — With all that great news out of the zone. How many zone partners need to be in a recession before someone waves a white flag? I will add this - if we (US) continue to rescue failing private institutions (next up - The big 3) then ...
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
I tried a long time ago... — I tried to incorporate candlesticks into my system but the damn candle changed depending on what time frame I was on. I'm not a fan. Too subjective.
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
No... Not the dreaded dragonfly — You sure it isn't a hammer trying to kill the dragonfly? Damn bugs will get you every time.
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- acumen replied Sep 9, 2008
They couldn't have picked a better fukin time? — Oh well... nothing we can do but cry.
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