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smikester replied Jun 11, 2009To pipmutt and blazespinnaker — Have you any idea how boring this argument is getting? Waste some energy doing something impressive!

OANDA Discussion
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smikester replied Jun 11, 2009trends — These are a good set of articles to read: url They are at the top of the rookies section, here: url If your not sure of the trend, zoom out. Look at a higher timescale. If you're still not sure, don't trade. Wait.
Which one is trending or ranging?
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smikester replied Jun 11, 2009Trailer Park? — Do you live in a trailer park, Jim? I've heard they attract storms.

james16 Chart Thread
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smikester replied Jun 11, 2009Potential fiber trade here, but forms a 2 hour bearish pin bar. Hmmm
The DIBS Method... No Free Lunch continues
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smikester replied Jun 11, 2009and interest — I have noticed interest rates and employment are the biggest movers. The price tends to get a bit sluggish before these announcements. US employment is the biggie, though. I have noticed prices locking up for days before this. I ...
Which economic news are dangerous for trading?
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smikester replied Jun 10, 2009perryg — May I blurt in with this link which I think is relevant: url Regards MikeH dibs purist

The DIBS Method... No Free Lunch continues
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smikester replied Jun 10, 2009How long? — How long is a bit? Have a good break!

My GBPJPY trade journal
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smikester replied Jun 10, 2009Worth it! Have a 20 euro coffee at the Florian as well. Also worth it. Have a great time.
Cesarnc's market talk, gossips, rumours & fun
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smikester replied Jun 10, 2009Setup — If this doesn't reach escape velocity when it breaks out I'll be very surprised. Also on the daily... image
Donchian Channel and other breakout methods
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smikester replied Jun 10, 2009efiler - thank you for the reply — From a two line description I can not comment. This style of trading is described in threads such as: url url url If you have tested your strategy on a demo account, and it works for you - then good. ...
Best signals if against the trend not worthy to use
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009? — Do I get the impression cesarnc had put on a long oil trade for his mother in law?
Cesarnc's market talk, gossips, rumours & fun
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009Phil — I hear you Phil and although you probably don't remember I do - your helping me in my earlier days. I will think on this. There is an interesting post here which backs up your premise - quote: "After simulating 18,554 Forex trades he ...
Trade manage, Scaled out or no?
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009I don't mean to compromise R:R ratios. I think we may be misunderstanding. If I trade 3 lots, say, and move my Sl to break even at 1:1. Then close 1 lot at 2:1, then close 1 lot at 3:1 then let the final lot run, what's horrible about that? It's a ...
Trade manage, Scaled out or no?
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009Any relation to Boz? — Hi and welcome to Forex
Most people will zoom out to check s & r levels and then zoom back in to a comfortable level to analyse recent action. I think it's a matter of personal taste. Have you read the first few pages ...How Much Data to Use on Weekly Chart
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009Hi Dutchtrader — I am expecting the weekly pin to play out a 1000 pips short but I will be trading those pips on lower time frame type signals. I can not get my head round the fundamentals of GBP's strength at the moment, given the weaknesses ...
Cesarnc's market talk, gossips, rumours & fun
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009Looks like divergence to me. — Where you have high volatility followed by retracements your signals, on any given timeframe, are going to be muddled. Indicators like smooth changes, like waves. Indicators are less helpful with sudden, volatile ...
NINA StepMA signals
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009I am not going to answer the question directly, because an experienced trader would know how to trade a good signal. My advice is this: If you are a beginner, always trade with the trend and don't forget that there are many timeframes and each may ...
Best signals if against the trend not worthy to use
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009Scaling in, scaling out. — A very powerful strategy if used properly. I nearly always scale out of a trade. You can get lots of information about this if you read the J16 thread from the beginning. I have learned a lot (and still do) from the ...
Trade manage, Scaled out or no?
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smikester replied Jun 9, 2009House — I think you have the same copy as me and I have been using the 24 setting. I did change the colour though!
Donchian Channel and other breakout methods