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Spreadbetter commented Jan 21, 2013Pi is the only decent film wrt the markets. Wall st ( the original) was boss though.
13 Awesome Wall Street Movies To Entertain You On Your Day Off
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 20, 2013
So you're suggesting you'd do what, take 3 trades a year lose one win two with a 1:2 rr? Hahaha... A simple swing trading strat on a few pairs risking 2% could and should return 50%.
Five Things Traders Do to Destroy Themselves
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 20, 2013
Nope it's no guarantee but if you're swing or intraday trading using that rule you'll stay in the game for far longer and give yourself a far better chance of success.
Five Things Traders Do to Destroy Themselves
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 20, 2013
I'd agree that putting all your savings in the safe care of a broker would be madness but the 1-2% rule works in terms of probability for most traders. It's irrelevant what your net worth is you can only make proven percentage returns based on ...
Five Things Traders Do to Destroy Themselves
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 19, 2013
5% risk, what, is that per trade? And that's your retirement fund? Is that on demo?
Five Things Traders Do to Destroy Themselves
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 19, 2013
And trading with such accounts is a non issue given its a waste of time. Oh, is this were you tell us that you start off small and grow through the mystical joo joo of compounding which no one has ever pulled off? Got 50 grand? You can make a living ...
Five Things Traders Do to Destroy Themselves
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 19, 2013
No mention of the top reason for failure; lack of capital.
Five Things Traders Do to Destroy Themselves
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 19, 2013
90% accuracy? That's a ridiculous statement, the very best in the trading industry are 'right' 50% of the time, whether programme trading or descretionary.
Nomura Buys $15 Million AUD/USD Targeting 1.1081 Risking 1.0300
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 19, 2013
No, let's recognise what they provide, or should provide, simple unrestricted, straight through, honest access to a market with such massive liquidity and huge contribution that taking a one pip spread off clients per trade provides a considerable ...
FXCM: We’re Gearing Up for Some Major Growth in China
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 19, 2013
Not sure what the point is you're making, FXCM were fined heavily for skimming off their clients by increasing the spreads by a pip or so on trade entry and exit. Slippage was always unfavourable. They put up no defence, neither did they offer an ...
FXCM: We’re Gearing Up for Some Major Growth in China
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 19, 2013
The retail platform is top notch, still sets the standard and in some respects was ahead of the time, good company, etc...etc...however, the massive fine of up to 14 ml for taking circa 8 ml from customers by way of slippage ( never in the chstomers ...
FXCM: We’re Gearing Up for Some Major Growth in China
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 18, 2013
I thought you traded S + R levels ? In my experience these are no 'respecters' of the time of day. Set orders, set take profit limit orders, consider trailing stops, get on with rest of life. Sorted :-)
UMich consumer sentiment declines in January
- Spreadbetter commented Jan 18, 2013
Was surprised to learn that ten percent of USA home loans are still in default and that in Florida the backlog of foreclosures is massive due to legal wrangles. How can a housing market be recovering when one in ten can't pay their bills? Strange ...
More Americans leave parental nest in boost for housing
- Spreadbetter commented Dec 21, 2012
His appointment stinks, still has strong links to Goldman Sachs and a he's Bilderberger. Osborne should be carpeted wrt this appointment, but then again he's a bag carrier for the banking elite and also a Bilderberger so it came as no surprise that ...
The Bank of England governor's huge salary is bolstered by amazing perks
- Spreadbetter commented Dec 21, 2012
Come on, surely all those ten cents bets could turn things around if they believe hard enough..? ;-)
Senator Schumer: Obama, Boehner Close To A Deal; Need To Keep Talking
- Spreadbetter commented Dec 21, 2012
I see a perfect doji (HA) on the daily, with the DJIA daily equity index future down 150+ points.
Cyprus says suggestions of a haircut on its debt are unfounded
- Spreadbetter commented Dec 20, 2012
So it's fair to say you're in the 'strongly disagree' column then? ;-)
UK Retail Sales, November 2012
- Spreadbetter commented Dec 20, 2012
Are they being a bit cute here? Adding the value by way of putting the value of new builds (yet to sell) on? The USA has circa 12 ml unoccupied homes and the banks have millions of properties on their books just lying there in zombie accountants' ...
U.S. Housing Values Rose 6% in 2012 for First Gain in Six Years