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I've recently found this forum and I'm glad to see here so many pro traders.
Some info about myself:
- trading career has been started from 2009 till current moment. But during that time and had lost and earned money.
- now I'm fully time trader
- trade futures and options
I'll be glad to talk with option traders!
Can you help answer these questions from other members on NexusFi?
I'm an independent futures and futures options trader since 1989, index options since 1986. My focus is on swing trades for futures, based on price levels and time cycles. I don't use any technical oscillators or indicators other than modified Bollinger bands. I also use futures option strategies (credit spreads, debit spreads) based on implied volatility ranking and modified Bollinger bands for standard deviation analysis.
Here are the markets that I actively trade: E-mini Russell 2000, E-mini SP500, E-mini Nasdaq100, T-Bonds, 10 Yr Notes, $Aussie, Pound, $Canadian, Euro, Yen, Crude, Nat. Gas, Gold, Silver, Platinum, Soybeans, Wheat, Corn, Live Cattle, Lean Hogs
Biggest thing I can say it to check them out here at Big Mikes (now "future.oi"). I have no experience with DTA, but I know most teachers/rooms are not very reproducible (to say it kindly).
The fact is that everybody will have their critics. But look for openness and that they actually trade. I can make thousands of systems that work on back-testing, paper and simulators.
There are a few good "systems" out there, but the most important part is the psychology. "Psychology" doesn't sell well, so you don't here much hype about it. But the reality is that if you train the psychology right, then you can successfully trade just about any system. If you can't do the psychology right, then no system will be successful (and everybody thinks they will be the one who has the right psychology to start off with.)
A good starting point on the psychology is Mark Douglas' Trading in the Zone (you can get the book or audio). But apply what you learn diligently and don't think that your feelings will change the market. Indicators give a probability on what may happen next. One's PandL is not an indicator (though it appears to be the most popular). Therefore trading depending on your PandL or how you feel is ludicrous (but we have all done it.).
(PS I have watched CFRN.net for years and they are open, honest and keep good records. But it may not be your style)
I'm happy to be a part of big mikes trading. I have a lot of success over the years, but nothing that has been consistent. My hope is to get some ideas from the forum to help me finalize my trading ideas. Phsychology plays a huge part of success and I need to improve greatly in that area. My hope is to see the success of others and have that prove beneficial to my own!
I've been trading more or less since 2000 so ive seen a few things. However im always up for learning something new. I've done all the mistakes in the book (and some i still do them even tho i should know better by now) and I've traded all that moves (...and its liquid enough).
Looking to connect, learn and teach with experienced traders beginners and all in between....
Thanks for reading and Have an awesome day!
I trade CL, ES and NQ weekdays in the morning for a couple hours. Would like to really get consistent in trading in 2016. I have a full time job as a Mechanical Engineer but it looks like work is slowing down next year so I can spend more time learning about trading.
My name is Dan, I'm from Northern California. I'm in my mid 50's and getting ready to retire, and am looking for a way to generate a steady income (I hope). New to futures trading. Took a bond trading course and have had some success. I'm thing it has been more luck than knowledge. One indicator has had great success. (If you would like me to elaborate, let me know.) I use Sierra Charts for futures and TOS for stocks.
I really looking forward to learning from experienced traders and develop a sound system and methodology that will help me succeed. Hopefully I will be able to contribute too!
Hi. A very new beginner to futures.io (not sure I use or post right) and have been trading the /ES for about 6 months with plenty mistakes. I have a near full time job too. On ToS and NinjaTrader. Interested in hearing from experienced traders who genuinely like to help inexperienced traders who have a genuine passion to learn and excel. Mahalo. Hawaii resident here so adjusting to East Coast time has its challenges. LOL.