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Forum: Traders Hideout December 7th, 2012, 04:53 AM
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Posted By djkiwi
That is interesting. I've read this before. This...

That is interesting. I've read this before. This was written in 2005 however and a lot has changed since then. I'd like to hear his views now given the significant increase in the presence of algos...
Forum: Traders Hideout November 12th, 2012, 11:03 AM
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Posted By djkiwi
artemiso That's some very interesting work...

artemiso

That's some very interesting work you have done there. Here are a few comments.

1. Computer scalping v Retail Scalping

To avoid confusion we need to differentiate between retail...
Forum: Traders Hideout November 8th, 2012, 05:37 AM
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Posted By djkiwi
This article seems to provide some support for...

This article seems to provide some support for your hybrid system.

To scalp or swing trade? That is the question (http://www.futuresmag.com/2011/03/01/to-scalp-or-swing-trade-that-is-the-question)...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 23rd, 2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 177
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Posted By djkiwi
Anagami, what you have provided in your thread is...

Anagami, what you have provided in your thread is unique, credible and well presented research that provides traders with useable win rate benchmarks in my opinion.

Based on keeping meticulous...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 23rd, 2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
NQ Trading

So far the thread has been a "lively" discussion on the impact of targets and expenses on scalp/swing traders and how a trader's decision to scalp/swing can impact trader profitability.

Another...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 20th, 2012, 04:35 PM
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Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
@ Monpere The issue I have with your posts...

@ Monpere

The issue I have with your posts in this thread is you are promoting/defending a system of extremely small targets that has virtually a zero chance of success. Because you have been on...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 19th, 2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
monpere To make it easier, let's forget the...

monpere

To make it easier, let's forget the scalp/swing scenario. Let's just say you take 50 trades per day over 150 days in a year with your 12 tick target and 6 tick stop.

Now let's say you...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 19th, 2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 177
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Posted By djkiwi
Good point as everyone would have a different...

Good point as everyone would have a different definition.

Scalper < 20 ticks
Day trader / Small swing trader > 20 ticks < 100. The criteria I use is if the trade is likely to be completed within...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 18th, 2012, 05:09 PM
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Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
monpere I think I mentioned this was...

monpere



I think I mentioned this was merely an example in the last post.



The point is the win ratio must be higher to cover the horrendous transactions costs. I'd be surprised that many...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 18th, 2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
arnie, it's also the slippage that is the killer....

arnie, it's also the slippage that is the killer. Some people forget about slippage altogether. Every time you hit that market button prematurely it's costing you money. If you have time a good idea...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 18th, 2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
monpere The posted example merely shows the...

monpere

The posted example merely shows the differences between scalping and day/swing trading using multiple instruments. It was not based on factual numbers. Thanks for pointing out this post...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 17th, 2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
Scalpers v Day/Swing traders

Guys, this is a very interesting discussion topic. To put some flesh on the bones, I've included an example that highlights the stark differences between the retail scalper and day/small swing...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 16th, 2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
I think that is good in theory. I mean look at...

I think that is good in theory. I mean look at the typical ATR on oil over the last few years for each 30 minutes of the trading day. 4 ticks on oil when the ATR for each 30 minutes is over 50...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 16th, 2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
I couldn't agree more. My golden rule is I will...

I couldn't agree more. My golden rule is I will never put on a trade where the cost of doing business (slippage and commission) is greater than the house odds of an American style roulette wheel.
...
Forum: Traders Hideout October 15th, 2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 106,263
Posted By djkiwi
Hi, as far as retail traders go, the larger your...

Hi, as far as retail traders go, the larger your targets and stops the higher the probability of profitability in my opinion and experience. Unfortunately few retail scalpers truly comprehend how...
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