Oh, but it matters. A 0.1 pip difference in execution can make a world of difference. Especially, when who's executing the order also stands to profit from your loss.

Is forex becoming less popular?

This article touches paranoia! However, there's some truth to it. Most brokers aren't really brokers. They do not pass their costumer orders to the market, or only pass part. They simply act as counterparty to the orders they process. The orders ...

Is forex becoming less popular?

@ bluepanther: Yes, and happens to be the one that introduced me to FX 3 years ago. I'm well aware of Kangaroo/TulipFX. Don't know all the EAs you've mentioned but some are grids. Be careful with those. They blow sooner or later. You might wanna ...

Anyone consistently profitable using Expert Advisors?

@ bluepanther, have you noticed the dates on the posts? Both gspajon and your viewpoint are understandable. Take it easy now. On topic: A good friend of mine has been very profitable trading with both commercial and self made EAs.

Anyone consistently profitable using Expert Advisors?

Agreed. Can only see it working with small lot sizes.

Do you believe tight stop-losses cause losses in the long run?

Hanover has a post on SL vs no SL where he considers this view. Looked for it recently, but unfortunately couldn't find it. The way I see it such approach where one is always in the market would require a nearly flawless trader. Don't get me wrong, ...

Do you believe tight stop-losses cause losses in the long run?

Funny, this thread is turning into a SL vs no SL discussion. IMO ( and please note this is just my personal opinion ) in order for a trade to be a trade it must have a stop loss, the rest is semantics and/or hard core gambling. But what's a SL then? ...

Do you believe tight stop-losses cause losses in the long run?

post 10 @ url

Looking for MA Shade indicator

Dukascopy data, 2 pips spread, everything default: Doesn't look good, which in itself doesn't mean the strategy isn't good. It just means there's a serious amount of work to be done. @ OP: Rarely (if ever) does a strategy work in any pair, any TF, ...

Great Breakout System with Unfinished EA

It should be one of the MA Shade indicators from this thread: url . Look it out.

Looking for MA Shade indicator

For the live of me, I clearly remember reading Hanover's post, because it's was so unexpected, but couldn't find it at this time! Unfortunately, I'm not eloquent enough to provide an intelligible explanation. So, I'm simply going the easy route, and ...

Most important question to ask before trading

Kanzler, appreciate your good advice. Although it is better spent on someone else. Agree 99%. There's a thought provoking post by Hanover that explains my 1% disagreement (will look it up and link it here later). Answer: All the way. Always assume ...

Most important question to ask before trading

I remember reading this excellent paper, but forgot the author. Great job PipMeUP. IMO, that's WAY ahead what's needed to know to trade. A basic understanding of statistics is a must have though.

Do you think statistics work in trading?

2 months? Make it years.

Most important question to ask before trading

Poker and forex have much in common. Money management, thinking in terms of probabilities, learn to sit and wait, etc It's a fact that one will never have knowledge of all the variables affecting price to be able to 100% accurately predict up, down, ...

Do you think statistics work in trading?

We're discussing statistics, not algebra. Info: url .

Do you think statistics work in trading?