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March 20th, 2016, 01:22 AM
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Too quiet here
This post of my has been a quiet place for the last 5 weeks. I do post in my regular journal but only made a handful of trades last month as I moved from day trading to swing trading. My average...
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January 31st, 2016, 12:31 PM
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Change of direction
I have decided NOT to quit my full-time job by October 2016 and I will NOT be a full time trader.
The last 3 months was a great experience and I am glad I tried a trader's life (sort of)) without...
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January 24th, 2016, 04:32 PM
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As I explained in my regular journal, my profit...
As I explained in my regular journal, my profit targets were 1840 & 1820. When I saw a huge gap down open and price flirting with 1800, I thought Bears would take this down much further. Essentially,...
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January 23rd, 2016, 04:36 AM
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New positive habits
After my difficulties in managing multiple ES contracts, I sensibly shifted to SPY ETF where I can 'play with' my tools and ideas without getting hurt. Did I learn anything? You bet.
I managed to...
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December 10th, 2015, 01:18 AM
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Old habits die hard
I have reduced my frequency of trading significantly during the last 2 weeks but that seems to be the only positive thing. I am struggling with other issues but learning fast.
1. I am still unable...
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Psychology and Money Management
November 26th, 2015, 08:31 AM
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HumbleTrader
Update after 2 weeks of committed trading
I had an opportunity to spend more time day-trading due to a combination of my personal circumstances and work flexibility. For the next 6 to 8 weeks, I can watch RTH for atleast 4 hrs and possibly...
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Psychology and Money Management
November 1st, 2015, 11:27 PM
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HumbleTrader
I trade my beliefs. I Observe recent market...
I trade my beliefs. I Observe recent market behavior, interpret that using volume profile and anticipate certain behaviour from others. Once I see the evidence of my earlier assumptions during the...
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Psychology and Money Management
November 1st, 2015, 09:42 PM
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HumbleTrader
Next level of trading
I have been piloting a passive method of trade execution for a month now. It involves discretionary entry during the 1st 60 minutes of US open (as I have to leave for my day-job after that) but then...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 28th, 2015, 04:27 PM
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I realised that taking opposite side of my swing...
I realised that taking opposite side of my swing position is very hard for me. I have a small swing short for over 6 weeks now and hence my mind automatically looks for intraday short set ups. Though...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 25th, 2015, 03:46 PM
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HumbleTrader
Yes, that's correct. I took 3 trades on Wednesday...
Yes, that's correct. I took 3 trades on Wednesday and all of them hit their 24 points targets. The day before and after, I hit my stops and cost me 24 points.
Please note that the ES points are...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 25th, 2015, 03:36 PM
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HumbleTrader
Thanks. It's straight from my excel spreadsheet....
Thanks. It's straight from my excel spreadsheet. (Actual template attached but nothing fancy- Infact I am a newbie with excel).
I could add date to it, but wanted to keep it minimalistic &...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 23rd, 2015, 05:37 PM
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HumbleTrader
October 23 weekly update
I traded everyday this week except today due to tight range.
This week's trading inside the yellow box.
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=195888
Monday was a small range day...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 20th, 2015, 12:57 PM
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HumbleTrader
Are you a Prey or a Predator?
I realised that my journal can be read by Elite members only. Hence I will post a weekly update here for non-members. However, I strongly recommend becoming an Elite. It's so cheap and the return for...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 19th, 2015, 08:16 PM
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HumbleTrader
Very useful comments. My dilemma is this. ...
Very useful comments. My dilemma is this.
Most beginners, including me, enter a trade and then they tend to SELECTIVELY pay attention to new information. I guess we are naturally wired that way....
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Psychology and Money Management
October 17th, 2015, 02:30 PM
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HumbleTrader
tigertrader Very insightful words. I highly...
tigertrader
Very insightful words. I highly appreciate your time and effort to educate us and enhance our trading game.
I often have to read your posts 3 to 4 times, without distraction, to...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 17th, 2015, 08:33 AM
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HumbleTrader
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhKJ9P3agRc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhKJ9P3agRc
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Psychology and Money Management
October 16th, 2015, 10:38 PM
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HumbleTrader
It's official - Full time trader from October 1, 2016
Yup. Decision made.
I am going to become a full-time trader from October 1, 2016. I informed my close family members so that I am accountable. My wife is already aware of my plans 'sometime next...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 14th, 2015, 10:48 PM
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HumbleTrader
I am becoming more confident of achieving my...
I am becoming more confident of achieving my plan. Full time trader is actually an oxy moron.
My goal is to become a full time observer/watcher and occasional trader.
I am getting evidence...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 12th, 2015, 11:07 AM
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HumbleTrader
October 12 2015 update - Trading Methodolgy
Quick summary of my Trading Methodology
Foundation - Auction Market Theory & Volume profile
Brick & Mortar - Volume study of Renko/Tick/Minute
Bells & Whistles - Algovisor, NYSE tick and...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 8th, 2015, 09:36 PM
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HumbleTrader
Thanks. It's very encouraging. I am a bit...
Thanks. It's very encouraging.
I am a bit surprised that you have been a member for 5 years and your first post in the forum was motivated my me. :)
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Psychology and Money Management
October 6th, 2015, 11:54 PM
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HumbleTrader
I assume you mean my trading positions. My...
I assume you mean my trading positions.
My swing position stays the same. 1 ES Short from 1950, added another position 1905 on NFP day. In hindsight, I should have exited my second position at...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 5th, 2015, 08:54 AM
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HumbleTrader
Yes, that's right. I live in Canada now after...
Yes, that's right. I live in Canada now after living in UK for 10 years.
I grew up in India but left 20 years ago. The farm in the picture is in India. That SKINNY cow is definitely Indian...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 4th, 2015, 03:37 PM
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HumbleTrader
Very valid point. You are right. This is NOT what...
Very valid point. You are right. This is NOT what I wanted to hear but I thank you for your honesty and putting my best interest first. (My Inner voice has been warning those same concerns for almost...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 4th, 2015, 01:35 AM
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HumbleTrader
You read my entry right!! I could be down by 20%...
You read my entry right!! I could be down by 20% if my stops get hit 4 times consequently.
However, we are talking about 50 points stop and I usually get out much before it gets hit, should the...
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Psychology and Money Management
October 3rd, 2015, 04:21 PM
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HumbleTrader
Thanks for sharing your journey so far. It's very...
Thanks for sharing your journey so far. It's very helpful for lot of beginners like me to know what others been through. Atleast it will stop lot of ambitious but unplanned talented guys to think...
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