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July 31st, 2019, 01:54 PM
Portsmouth UK
Experience: None
Platform: Ninja Trader 8
Trading: Crude
Posts: 11 since Dec 2016
Thanks Given: 12
Thanks Received: 3
afvetjim
I'm going on 50 years old and I've had several careers. 12 years in the Air Force, 12+ years in Information Systems Technology. 8+ years owner of a pool service company in Texas and finally 3 years long haul trucker.
I have very little trading experience but the idea of day trading for a living has intrigued me for 20+ years. I've owned and own just a few stocks and mutual funds but that's the sum of my experience. I've searched the internet for a day trading training program but all I find are expensive and questionable programs. I have no problem with investing money to gain necessary knowledge for success in day trading but I can't seem to find a program without negative reviews that give me concern. Several posts from this group suggest training programs aren't necessary and that this group provides the necessary foundation to get started. I'm here to test those posts and I pray they are accurate.
I'm hoping this group will provide recommendations on books, programs, tools, etc that will get me on the right path to successful day trading. I'm also hoping to develop a relationship with a full time trader who is looking to mentor an eager trading student.
Both my wife (of 28 years) and I are hoping that this chapter of our lives will provide livable income and travel freedom. We don't desire to be rich but we do want to be successful. My wife is very much interested in trading herself which is always a plus when a couple can do something together.
I'm going to explore the free features for a few days and if I'm not disappointed, I'll probably him the elite group.
Finally, any book recommendations?
Regards,
James
P.S. posting with a phone so please forgive spelling and grammar mistakes.
Sent from my iPhone using futures.io
Can you help answer these questions from other members on NexusFi?
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July 31st, 2019, 01:58 PM
Portsmouth UK
Experience: None
Platform: Ninja Trader 8
Trading: Crude
Posts: 11 since Dec 2016
Thanks Given: 12
Thanks Received: 3
Reading Alexander Elder’s “Trading for a Living” sobered me up to the harsh realities of trading. I’m soaking up all the information I can and being cautious.
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August 4th, 2019, 09:17 AM
baltimore maryland
Experience: Beginner
Platform: ninjatrader
Trading: CL
Posts: 1 since Aug 2019
Thanks Given: 2
Thanks Received: 1
Hey Everybody,
I been trading for 2 years now. I started trading Forex for a while then transitioned into the futures market. I trade day trade gold and oil. I normally swing trade soybean, wheat and other assets that dont have much intraday action.
I am a part time trader looking to continue to learn as much as possible to make trading my primary source of income.I am happy to be a part of this community and i am welling to share as much information as possible.
Thanks everyone and happy trading
August 4th, 2019, 10:00 AM
Barcelona Cataluńa/Espańa
Experience: None
Platform: NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart
Trading: Currency Futures
Posts: 1 since Jul 2019
Thanks Given: 1
Thanks Received: 1
Hi everyone. I am David and came here to learn more about trading. Regards.
August 4th, 2019, 10:12 AM
Dallas, TX
Legendary TradeTheBar
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: NT, TS
Broker: IB, Oanda
Trading: ES, MES, MNQ, MYM
Posts: 729 since May 2010
Thanks Given: 1,950
Thanks Received: 927
xxXXDavidXXxx
Hi everyone. I am David and came here to learn more about trading. Regards.
Welcome David and best of luck.
August 4th, 2019, 10:13 AM
Vancouver, WA
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: Jigsaw, MC.NET, ToS, SC
Broker: APEX,IronBeam/Rithmic, ToS
Trading: Emini ES & CL
Posts: 88 since Apr 2019
Thanks Given: 1,035
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NW Trader
I hope you have better luck reading
Brooks than I did. There is great information in there but writing is definitely not his forte and I found it a grind to get through the book. I am currently reading The Art and Science of Technical Analysis by Adam Grimes. It, too, has a bunch of useful information and the bonus is that it is a much easier read. Nevertheless, Brooks as well as
Livermore , Nison, Mark Douglas and a few others are pretty much required reading for the trader.
I am also on my second or third go-around but this is the first time I have applied the time and effort actually necessary to make progress. Best of luck to you!
"The Complete Trading Course" by Corey Rosenbloom seems to be a pretty good book. I am only about 1/4 of the way through it, but picking up a lot of helpful info.
August 4th, 2019, 10:14 AM
Dallas, TX
Legendary TradeTheBar
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: NT, TS
Broker: IB, Oanda
Trading: ES, MES, MNQ, MYM
Posts: 729 since May 2010
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taytrader
Hey Everybody,
I been trading for 2 years now. I started trading Forex for a while then transitioned into the futures market. I trade day trade gold and oil. I normally swing trade soybean, wheat and other assets that dont have much intraday action.
I am a part time trader looking to continue to learn as much as possible to make trading my primary source of income.I am happy to be a part of this community and i am welling to share as much information as possible.
Thanks everyone and happy trading
Hi Taytrader,
Welcome and best of luck.
K
August 4th, 2019, 10:22 AM
Dallas, TX
Legendary TradeTheBar
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: NT, TS
Broker: IB, Oanda
Trading: ES, MES, MNQ, MYM
Posts: 729 since May 2010
Thanks Given: 1,950
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AXYLROSE
Reading Alexander Elder’s “Trading for a Living” sobered me up to the harsh realities of trading. I’m soaking up all the information I can and being cautious.
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futures.io
A classic indeed. Lots of good information. But I also think section 7 ( pages 24-47) is on of the most important part of becoming a successful trader. A must re-read every few months.
K
August 4th, 2019, 10:42 AM
Seattle WA/USA
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: NinjaTrader 8
Broker: NinjaTrader
Trading: CL, YM, ES
Posts: 305 since Sep 2018
Thanks Given: 495
Thanks Received: 1,084
redneck4Christ
"The Complete Trading Course" by
Corey Rosenbloom seems to be a pretty good book. I am only about 1/4 of the way through it, but picking up a lot of helpful info.
I’ll check it out. Thanks!
Mike
NW Trader
There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.
August 4th, 2019, 01:16 PM
philadelphia pa
Posts: 1 since Aug 2019
Thanks Given: 0
Thanks Received: 1
I have been studying Al Brooks price action analysis for the past year, which lead me to this site. I'm excited to have a chance to read about other people's struggles, successes, techniques and plan on contributing my own breakthroughs and tragedies as they happen.
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