Thanks for the explanation TJPLD ! I would say that 6:1 is more risky because an order can easily go 15pips against you while there are often retracements on a 70 pips move that would allow you to exit at breakeven. But regardless of the strategy, ...

Twelve widely believed forex myths

If every other condition (timeframe, time in the trade, strategy, etc) stays the same, which was implicitly implied, leverage is strongly correlated with risk. If you have a different opinion, please do explain.

Twelve widely believed forex myths

I'm not sure I understand your point. The profile of a highly leveraged trader who would lose his account with a 200 pips loss seems riskier than one who would lose his account with a 20,000 pips loss. My guess is that you are trying to make a point ...

Twelve widely believed forex myths

Hi M.A.C Doug ! Glad to see you back How did you 2 last trades work out ? I think you did fine but I don't know how your trading style evolved Anyway I'm really happy for you and your family !

Would it be too much trouble to pay me back my $20,000, my sexy darling?

There was a nice runner on EURUSD today but I think you might want to consider stopping trading for december. The lack of volatility creates weird markets and that might hinder your confidence and change your attitude towards trading. December is an ...

Sam's Trading

I just made 150 pips trading the E/U on a 1 min chart It's my biggest December gain I think I am really happy

EURUSD

Given that some participants have unlimited funds and play forex for other reasons than profit (central banks), it could cause forex to be a positive sum game for the other players.

Jacko's Forex House of Pleasure and Pain

Thanks for the update Robertw What was the % loss on the third trade that put out this account? I wouldn't want to be noisy, but what is your highest % win before an idea has a serious decline ? Mine is 200% trading breakouts before being ...

100% Monthly consistently

The best FF EAs are incomplete. If you don't already know how to code it won't help you, I'd say. Nobody is going to give freely something he worked hard for.

Successful Automatic Trading - Like Chasing Bigfoot?

Any update ?

My Live Trading Journey

The EU short trade must have hurt I hope it reached BE before breakeven.

Jimmy Noodles Trading Apprenticeship

Looks like it.

Dan's Self-Honesty Journal

What have you been up to lately Robertw ?

100% Monthly consistently

What tool should be used ? MT4 ? Ninja trader ? Mathlab ? In my experience, MT4 is quite slow for backtesting.

Back Testing Software

Now that's the secret about predictions ! Always always always have an escape route

Perfect Head&Shoulder in Dow >> Massive Crash Again

Thanks for coming out Bernard. And what did you learn ? Your insights might help those who lost their money recover it and Jacko's legacy would be untarnished.

Jacko's Forex House of Pleasure and Pain

Thanks for your detailed answer Daniel, I am going to check out the magazine. I wouldn't want to be indiscreet but could you tell us how you ended up on the trading path and how you made the move to institutional trading ?

Professional forex traders

Very interesting journal thanks for sharing !

KissFan's Trading Journal

My index shorts closed to BE between friday and today. Oh well. Just made 18 +10 +10 +10 +10 pips on EURUSD

Perfect Head&Shoulder in Dow >> Massive Crash Again

No updates ? Was the desk job trading related ? I hope you're doing well.

Ro's quest for improvment