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Forum: Trading Journals September 18th, 2016, 05:48 PM
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Posted By bobwest
Well, I agree with everything said so far. I...

Well, I agree with everything said so far.

I do have a real level of doubt about using a backtesting type method to address the question. Basically, you need to start out with some strategy that...
Forum: Trading Journals September 6th, 2016, 09:52 AM
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Posted By bobwest
Like we couldn't see it, right? :sarcastic: ...

Like we couldn't see it, right? :sarcastic:

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals September 6th, 2016, 08:34 AM
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Posted By bobwest
Truth. I think the upshot of all this...

Truth.

I think the upshot of all this discussion is that if you can get the trade direction right, you will make some money. If you don't, you won't. (Gasp! :))

Personally, I think the entire...
Forum: Trading Journals September 5th, 2016, 06:40 PM
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Posted By bobwest
Scaling I don't currently do anything but...

Scaling

I don't currently do anything but "all in all out," so my grasp of scaling strategies is entirely theoretical.

But if your longer-term read of the market is right, and stays right...
Forum: Trading Journals September 5th, 2016, 08:48 AM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
While much of this recent discussion makes sense,...

While much of this recent discussion makes sense, there is a danger of it just being a debate about what is better, long or short-term trading. And then there is the question of what is "short" term....
Forum: Trading Journals September 3rd, 2016, 10:05 PM
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Posted By bobwest
Tap In: I know you're being bombarded by advice,...

Tap In: I know you're being bombarded by advice, but two quick thoughts raised by the above:

- Any sort of "with trend" trade has a better chance of success, particularly if you can get in fairly...
Forum: Trading Journals September 3rd, 2016, 09:27 PM
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Posted By bobwest
You know what? You probably have had the...

You know what? You probably have had the experience in other things of failing and trying and failing again and then suddenly getting it. I sure have! Sometimes the failing part lasts a long time,...
Forum: Trading Journals September 3rd, 2016, 06:19 PM
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Posted By bobwest
I didn't see this until I had submitted my post. ...

I didn't see this until I had submitted my post.

Since you are not as long-winded as I am, you were making the points more simply while I was still typing mine.... But I think we saw pretty much...
Forum: Trading Journals September 3rd, 2016, 06:16 PM
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Posted By bobwest
I don't know if I can give any suggestions that...

I don't know if I can give any suggestions that will help. I certainly would if I could, but everyone is different, and I don't know what will be the thing(s) that you need. Nor am I necessarily so...
Forum: Trading Journals July 22nd, 2016, 08:45 AM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
You're getting pretty good at these volume...

You're getting pretty good at these volume profile blueprints. Are you finding it helps in your trading yet? Or are you still working on the method?

I am enjoying and learning from your daily...
Forum: Trading Journals July 3rd, 2016, 03:48 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Nice to see the progress. These changes are...

Nice to see the progress.

These changes are seeming to work better for you. Perhaps you are finding your game now. :)

Good work. Keep at it.

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals May 16th, 2016, 10:41 AM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Enjoying your pre-market write-ups. They're...

Enjoying your pre-market write-ups. They're helpful and thoughtful.

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals May 4th, 2016, 12:31 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
:becky: Cool. Bob.

:becky:

Cool.

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals May 3rd, 2016, 05:26 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Cryptic (ahem), but I think correct, at least on...

Cryptic (ahem), but I think correct, at least on the R:R question.

I think of a stop as an emergency measure, and don't much care where I put them, honestly. I just don't want to trip over them by...
Forum: Trading Journals May 3rd, 2016, 03:21 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
I (now) believe, strongly, that tight stops can...

I (now) believe, strongly, that tight stops can and will kill you. They killed me until I stopped using them.

This does open one up to an entirely new experience of, frankly, fear and trembling,...
Forum: Trading Journals May 1st, 2016, 03:08 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Why, thanks. (Blush.) I completely agree...

Why, thanks. (Blush.)

I completely agree about TST. Unlike pure sim, it is not so low-risk, low-consequence that it doesn't mean anything to you and so doesn't trigger any emotional involvement or...
Forum: Trading Journals April 30th, 2016, 09:02 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
I think you've got something there. It is...

I think you've got something there.

It is obvious that you can look at a chart, and I mean in real time, not hindsight, and you can see where the opportunities lie. As evidence for this statement,...
Forum: Trading Journals April 12th, 2016, 05:14 AM
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Posted By bobwest
Good that you're getting right back into it....

Good that you're getting right back into it. You've got to get right back up on that horse, as they say.

Will be following with interest and good wishes for your success.

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals April 11th, 2016, 05:34 AM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Good steps. More of this will help more. It seems...

Good steps. More of this will help more. It seems to work like that. :becky:

Next time can work better, and so on....

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals April 6th, 2016, 07:35 AM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Kudos for the courage to be in it and take the...

Kudos for the courage to be in it and take the risk of trading almost every day.

The Combine is not easy, and it exposes all a person's issues and weaknesses, as well as allowing them to use their...
Forum: Trading Journals March 9th, 2016, 12:02 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
That was just a BS'er trying to fill his quota of...

That was just a BS'er trying to fill his quota of 10 posts so he could plug something. Mike stopped him.

They believe they are so smart, but it doesn't work too well....

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals October 19th, 2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 855
Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Everyone's pace is their own. I hope...

Everyone's pace is their own.

I hope everyone gets through it faster than I have, too!!! :sarcastic:

Enjoying your journal.

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals September 2nd, 2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Very good monthly P/L results. A huge amount of...

Very good monthly P/L results. A huge amount of progress since you started.

Great job.

Bob.

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Edit: Also,
Forum: Trading Journals September 1st, 2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 855
Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
Not sick at all. You need a reserve against loss....

Not sick at all. You need a reserve against loss.

Bob.
Forum: Trading Journals August 26th, 2015, 08:39 PM
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Views: 123,066
Posted By bobwest
The markets are open every day. Don't think that...

The markets are open every day. Don't think that you are missing out on an irreplaceable opportunity. You really aren't.

Relax and book the profits that you get, and be happy with them.

And...
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