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Forum: Trading Journals

March 3rd, 2016, 02:27 PM

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Posted By Tymbeline

Yes - very much so. Excessive...

Yes - very much so.

Excessive position-sizing is the normal reason for traders with a genuine edge and a net profitable method to fail Combines. Not some kind of obscure, unlucky accident: the...

Forum: Trading Journals

March 2nd, 2016, 09:29 AM

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rbars $150K TopStep Combine

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Posted By Tymbeline

This. Exactly. Three contracts maximum, I'd say....

This. Exactly. Three contracts maximum, I'd say. Preferably two or one.

Forum: Trading Journals

February 29th, 2016, 12:00 PM

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rbars $150K TopStep Combine

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Posted By Tymbeline

These both sound to me like excellent principles...

These both sound to me like excellent principles for Combine-passing. I've seen plenty of people with profitable methods failing Combines through a combination of overtrading, impatience and...

Forum: Trading Journals

February 12th, 2016, 06:44 AM

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rbars $150K TopStep Combine

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Posted By Tymbeline

I agree with your friend's email: I've always...

I agree with your friend's email: I've always found that increasing timeframes reduces risk.

I was a little surprised to see you trading 5-lots yesterday, and (like Pedro above, I think) had been...

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What unexpected challenges have you encountered while trading on a "Funded Trader" platform?

Unrealistic rules and requirements 45% (71 votes)
High platform usage fees 16% (26 votes)
No significant challenges 14% (22 votes)
Lack of support or mentorship 12% (19 votes)
Something else (discuss in thread) 7% (11 votes)
Limited trading instruments 6% (10 votes)

Total votes: 159

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