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September 30th, 2018, 03:00 PM

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CFDs have their own market makers/ECNs. Truly...

CFDs have their own market makers/ECNs. Truly your broker will be the best source for that.

Matt Z
Optimus Futures

There is a substantial risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is...

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January 4th, 2018, 01:37 PM

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You are an open-minded person with a good...

You are an open-minded person with a good attitude and open to the concept that it is a hard game. As a starting point, you are in a good place in my opinion. I wish you well in your growth as a...

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January 3rd, 2018, 10:34 PM

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I think you got the concept right, although it...

I think you got the concept right, although it would take you years as a beginner trader to learn to quantify risk.

Also, when you use the word "feel" I am a bit uncomfortable. This is because as...

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January 3rd, 2018, 01:45 AM

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Taking decisions with uncertainty could be taken...

Taking decisions with uncertainty could be taken if the person's DNA has a higher appetite for risk.
But, uncertainty itself does not have control or risk variables, if it did, it would be...

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January 3rd, 2018, 01:19 AM

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The concept of risk and uncertainty are both...

The concept of risk and uncertainty are both related to psychology and stats. But, if I had to put it in a nutshell, I would say that Risk is a quantified with negative and positive outcomes....

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December 29th, 2017, 04:22 PM

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I wish that when I started I knew the difference...

I wish that when I started I knew the difference between risk and uncertainty. This may have helped in other areas besides trading as well.

Matt Z
Optimus Futures

There is a substantial...

Forum: Traders Hideout

March 19th, 2016, 03:57 PM

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Posted By mattz

The effectiveness of any indicator, systems or...

The effectiveness of any indicator, systems or analysis relies on the liquidity of the underlying asset.
Therefore no one can conclusively say that CFD are better, or futures are better for...

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

Limited trading instruments
High platform usage fees
Lack of support or mentorship
Unrealistic rules and requirements
No significant challenges
Something else (discuss in thread)

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