Niandra, It is alright if you do not have a plan yet, as you stated, you just started. You need to "play" with the platform for starters, just to see how it works. I would try out a Metatrader 4 platform, as it is the most common. (I personally use ...

Some questions from a real newbie

Don't give it away. This will be fun.

MAM Currency HF

Sir, if you send me your real name....I promise at least one WRITE IN VOTE for you this Presidential election.

EURUSD

Yes, and yes.

Admit it - your profits are based on luck

I am going to stick my nose in this, mainly because I can. I have communicated with Ryan a few times, and I believe he means no malice towards James or anyone else. I also think that there are no attacks either way. However, you cannot dispute the ...

james16 Chart Thread

Without a doubt, this is the smartest way to go at times. This is more for the long term guys. Man, my stepfather was talking about years back when he almost bought several ounces for like $300. He is kicking himself now.

Can anybody give me an opinion on my gold trade?

I believe Interactive Brokers is your best bet. If nothing else, for safety.

Going live with USD100k, which broker should I choose?

This all depends on the time frame you are trading. (Or time frames.) If you trade larger time frames, and don't use much in the way of indicators: The package matters not. Below is a picture of what my charts look like. MT4 is what I have.

Is Free Charting Package the Real Deal? Software Reviews here

I am too. Sadly, there is no quick fix. I think we are going to be picking our way through the rubble for a very long time on this one. There is PLENTY of blame to go around, but blaming people isn't fixing the issue. I know, I know.....someone ...

'Financial Terrorism!'

You live in Irvine, California. HOW could any of this be funny? I am not disagreeing with you per se.....just that you will feel the effect as well. Clockwork

'Financial Terrorism!'

As I posted in a chart earlier.....the EUR is STILL in an uptrend. Jacko knows this, and so does anyone that trades his system. (In theory at least.) The truth is that his system has been getting some drawdown lately. IF YOU DIDN'T USE AT LEAST SOME ...

Jacko's Forex House of Pleasure and Pain

Yeah - Actually, it is a classic set up for a James16 trader as well. This is the kind of set up that you take, and sit on for weeks and weeks..... It might fail....but as I look at what happened today - I feel good. Clockwork

Jacko's Forex House of Pleasure and Pain

the big picture — just something to consider

Jacko's Forex House of Pleasure and Pain

Interesting.... My broker hasn't changed it at all.

Why I get negative interest when I long G/J?

Uh.....you forgot this final post: indicators + price action + experience + = lol

Why Indicators will fail you

Well the first thing I would say is that if it's to try out a system....that's what demo accounts are for - less painful too! Some of the others have said that there are ways to average down and trade. I am going to regret saying this because ...

Averaging Down

Well....that, and the fact that there hasn't been anyone on the other side worth voting for as well.

Why Indicators will fail you

The answer to this is simple: It's ego. It was your ego that wouldn't let that trade end as a loss. Sooner or later, you found that it was too painful to be in it any longer, at any cost. Sucks, but that's one way to learn it. The is not a ...

Averaging Down

The biggest problem is most miss the point. — There are a few universal truths that I have found: 1) Indicators are crap. However, if it works for someone, that's all that matters. 2) Most people are so worried about micro-movements that none ...

Why Indicators will fail you

Pete - I am not a Jacko trader, but follow this thread quite a bit. I myself, am a James16'er. (In fact, I am a instructor these days.) However, I say congrats on your discovery. Jacko's thread and methods are respected by James and the rest of us ...

Jacko's Forex House of Pleasure and Pain