yep this is the hard truth....

Trading Made Simple

yep....but when you think about safety of funds ....fxcm seems safer....

FXCM Discussion

any person who risks more than 2.5% is a gunslinger.... how many can accept 50-70%drawdowns? this are the draw Downs needed to produce really outstanding results.

Calculating the most effective trade size

ha ha ha

Things to Know BEFORE trusting a Trading System

I use the golden cross mainly for confirmation that the move is over. since it was voted the best indicator, it hasn't worked well ever since. I think there is a law that says when something is closely observed the chances of it working are greatly ...

Different views of the 200 day SMA?

One of rentech founders who was an ibm programmer said the bulk of their profits come from patterns that dont make sense.

Long term vs Short term, EMH vs Behavioral markets

The often vilified MA cross always rank amongst the most profitable systems.... I Think people can't accept simplicity. Every filter used to avoid whip saws always reduces profitability.... ATR, RAVI, ADX etc Seems this is one of the most hardiest ...

How do you develop a system?

Good work redlion

Quantifying our Strategies

its so sad....I almost opened an account with pfg. seems fx in USA is extremely risky.UK is safer,sadly americans are barred by cftc, who are intent on protecting their futures business.they have already run cfds and spot metals out of town,next is ...

PFG Best bankruptcy... forex customers getting the stick

tricks get tricked

Against Conventional Wisdom

nice journal and great results.i just want to point out that i think you are trading pairs that are highly correlated.so your 1% risk may actually be closer to 5% risk.this might create huge drawdowns in future.

Trend following system results

but you guys can trade futures ...right? spot forex will soon follow cfds in USA .the NFA will ensure this. they are there to protect their futures business from competition.

Canada now worst place to be an FX Trader, kiss overseas brokers goodbye

wow! great updates.I thought you had quit FF! I use practically the same system; 8,8 cross...before that i was using EMAs and was finding trouble validating crosses.I include 4h timeframe to sometimes 'hedge' as trends begin in the smaller ...

Do I Really Want to Start This Journal II

yep....when oanda when?

OANDA Discussion

this is the best advice ....forward test for atleast 30 trades to get the real world feel...maybe with 1% risk first.

Optimal Position sizing based on Win/Loss ratio

the voodoo never works...doesn't it.

Overlay Positive Hedging EA

yep I like the way this feels.I only trade momentum and it works damn good. the present candlestick offers a lot of clue as to what the next candlestick will be bearing the magnitude of the volatility.

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