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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

March 3rd, 2015, 01:06 PM

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Posted By oddTrader

The short answer is that ES is not suited to...

The short answer is that ES is not suited to proper risk/money management given my anticipated account size.

I'll expand, a little bit, on this in my other thread.

Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

January 15th, 2015, 04:27 PM

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Posted By oddTrader

I'm not sure I count losing money as "crushing...

I'm not sure I count losing money as "crushing emotional pain". I admit I could be more disciplined, but on the rest I think I'm doing better than most.

Thanks for your opinions and warnings.
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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

January 14th, 2015, 10:20 PM

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Posted By oddTrader

I have considered several other jobs and day...

I have considered several other jobs and day trading currently has the most appeal to me. I don't want another job where I trade my time for money, or where I need a degree or certification to just...

Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

January 13th, 2015, 12:18 AM

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Newbie ES Trading Log for Review

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Posted By oddTrader

DD, A friend recommended ToS for paper...

DD,

A friend recommended ToS for paper trading and it's free to try. I'm actually trying NT this week.

ES because I heard a radio infomercial about it. I did a little research around ES being...

Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

January 9th, 2015, 06:09 PM

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Posted By oddTrader

Last update for this thread

Hello All,

First, my numbers for today and revised numbers for yesterday.

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Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

January 8th, 2015, 05:26 PM

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Posted By oddTrader

Update for today

I didn't have a good day, but it wasn't catastrophic. I slept through the opening bell and didn't start looking at charts until 8:30 am MST. Would I have made one or more winning trades between...

Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

January 8th, 2015, 07:38 AM

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Newbie ES Trading Log for Review

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Posted By oddTrader

Hi JonnyBoy, I don't mind bluntness. Thanks...

Hi JonnyBoy,

I don't mind bluntness. Thanks for the advice, but I won't be following it.

My one month to live funds goal, is just that, a goal. If in a months time I don't think I'm ready,...

Forum: Emini and Emicro Index

January 7th, 2015, 06:06 PM

Replies: 31

Newbie ES Trading Log for Review

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Posted By oddTrader

Newbie ES Trading Log for Review

Hi,

I'm completely new to trading. I want to transition to day trading for a living. I'm currently (last 3 weeks) paper trading the E-Mini.

The purpose of this thread is:

1) Get feedback...

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