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TranceTrader replied Jun 9, 2014I think it's safe to say everyone knows how to use google on this forum. Having an understanding of a specific topic and pointing it out is not boasting, if you feel it is then you must really dislike knowledgeable people. Don't be lazy and do the ...
Why is hedging not discussed as much?
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TranceTrader replied Jun 9, 2014The complete lack of any financial knowledge across these types of threads no longer surprises me but what does surprise me is the non existent appetite to understand these topics. The time wasted in pursuit of riches using the garbage across this ...
Why is hedging not discussed as much?
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TranceTrader replied Jun 9, 2014The winning system idea is a myth. Trading is not like architecture, you can't just find the blueprint and carry out the build, time and time again. Don't believe me? Try it. People want it to be like this and if you do to consider this the reality ...
Fallacy or Reality?: "Winning Systems Are Never Sold"
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TranceTrader replied Jun 9, 2014The problem here seems to be people think buying and selling the same asset is called "hedging" when it's simply not. An education in finance is the prescription here and then they can move onto derivative hedging.
Why is hedging not discussed as much?
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TranceTrader replied Jun 6, 2014No thanks. I posted the link in response to the observation made by MACD. Confirmation bias is essentially what most threads on this forum demonstrate. In short, people tend to post screenshots of the market activity that confirms their individual ...
The counter Trend Line - trade these every chance you get!
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TranceTrader replied Jun 3, 2014As you've found out... this isn't a straight forward question to answer. The carry/swap/roll-over is basically the overnight swap rate(swaps are derivative contracts) for the equivalent synthetic FX swap position.. due to your broker automatically ...
Where do carry rates come from?
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TranceTrader replied Jun 3, 2014If you are trading small ranges in the face of big news, the safest bet is to exit the position and re-enter when the dust settles.
How do you put a stop loss against spikes?
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TranceTrader replied Jun 3, 2014I disagree. The market is governed by nothing but supply & demand (not the technical analysis version which is a misnomer) which doesn't conform exactly to any form of analysis. [/B]
Expert traders secret "revealed"
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TranceTrader replied Jun 3, 2014This recurring fallacy surfaces again! It's not hedging, basically what you're describing results in you being flat i.e not in the market. On another level, it's a destructive practice because it's preventing you admitting your entry was ...
Hedging vs Stop Loss
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TranceTrader replied May 27, 2014There is more to the markets than just forex, if you're hitting a dead-end... try looking into other markets/instruments/asset classes. They are all connected so it's time well spent.
At What Point Do You Give Up On Forex
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TranceTrader replied May 23, 2014In your opinion, how much FX volume is in the form of swaps & other derivatives is generated by funds simply currency hedging? I suspect the volumes are huge based on how active the funds market is and how many dollar denominated funds are buying ...
Is anyone here an institutional trader?
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TranceTrader replied May 19, 2014You really are a parasite lol. It's conventional wisdom that misleads people into thinking you can turn $200 into $73 million via a bit of scalping as you claim to have done.
Do scalpers make money in the long run?
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TranceTrader replied May 12, 2014You're conveniently changing context to suit your incoherent nonsense. For the sake of you not writing another load of horse shit, lets just agree to disagree.
Is divergence trading an effective approach?
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TranceTrader replied May 12, 2014url Good primer on all futures categories and their uses. url Comprehensive reference book, good information on currency futures. url Another comprehensive reference also covering options & swaps.
Any good books on currency futures?
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TranceTrader replied May 12, 2014Not sure what you're referring to here, you might need to add some context? I'm talking about the classic delusional technical divergence, as are most in the thread from what I can see. If you're making up your own version of divergence... then I'll ...
Is divergence trading an effective approach?