You're welcome SRFX! I don't get too much time to post often, but i try and give a little extra dimension to trading. I think most professionals aren't really posting on forums so much. They may stop in for a check every now and then, but other than ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

Yes, absolutely SRFX! You have to use your brain a little, but you are thinking about the the mechanics of trade and not trying to automate everything. Very nice scalp trades here! You are leaning on handle 1.10 (which money will be watching). You ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

When you 'clear' out one side, and the 'clearer' holds, then a trend begins. Regards

Reliable method to know when a "trend" has started?

DOM gives you the data to confirm at anticipated prices Jack! You're absolutely right though...Trading correctly is all about a bottom up approach. Orderflow plays a part but its not the whole. Would it be wise to trade orderflow on its own without ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

That is true Jack, but there is much more to DOM reading than just analyzing volume. If you stare at a DOM for as long as i have, then you'll see there is edge everywhere. Volume is one of the components to trading orderflow correctly, but there are ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

Yes, absolutely SRFX! We'll described. For a move, they will load by passively working the bid/offer (making), you'll then get aggressive buying/selling (taking). Once they've loaded they will shift it rolling through prices. As they do this they ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

Not a problem! And the smart hands will adjust quickly to a faulty trade. They will also likewise 'press' or 'leverage' advantage when they are 'on'! If something is paying, don't get rid of it! Work it! If i'm actively trading intraday then i ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

Good thread stoprunfx. I apply these very principles daily. But i work from the DOM, not the chart. I have charts on desktop, but i make my decisions from the data feeding through the DOM. The charts are just a map of what HAS been going on. The ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

Topgun, i see where the problem lies with Masri's reasoning. He is looking at the market in a 'rigid' manner! You cannot do this. Well you can, but you will not be the one who outperforms. Here's an example: I'm trading long CL(crude oil futures) ...

The Only Real Edge: Trading from Breakeven

Also a very likely possibility Mike, adding to month end/quarter end flows, is a re-balance of euro hedges. Regards ------------------------------------------ 14:04 EDT - Today has all the makings of a broad risk-off trade due to Greece: stocks are ...

Discovering An Edge

I think you'll make the right decision vlady! Nobody knows for sure how things will go down over the weekend and it's a risk you cannot measure properly. Too many variables! As you mentioned, what is the downside? Re-opening positions. That is far ...

Discovering An Edge

No worries Frank! Keep up the good work matey! I'm off for a bit. Regards

Discovering An Edge

They only call me Ian on the weekends vlady! LOL It's Stephen during the week. Just a minor detail. Regards

Discovering An Edge

I was trading ES Mike. Money flows everywhere and ripples are large! url What you are saying though is spot on! I have been advocating not trading anything Eurozone/EUR related due to your above post. By doing this you mitigate any unnecessary ...

Discovering An Edge

Welcome to the club vlady! If it makes you feel better, i got pistol whipped on the ES(my pistol whipping i'll go over shortly). image Blame Greece for a shiitty proposal or creditors for rejection. Take your pick LOL. It really doesn't matter ...

Discovering An Edge

Sorry to hear Justin! What made you come to this conclusion? You need to be careful you don't go out of the fry pan and into the fire. Can we help in some way? It could be a few simple things that are road blocking you. Regards Stephen

I have decided that forex is a losing game - moving to stocks

Couldn't agree more! Funny guy The bold part below where you use the word 'all', several times. I wouldn't say all, but most. Very few get it, most don't. Regards

Forex Dream Chasers - The 90% rule of randomness

In effect vspatrick you're right. I would have to say though, that you won't know exactly your profit potential because you cannot see into the future, therefore i'd be inclined to replace 'profit potential' with 'high probability'. You'll get ...

Higher Edge within a Single Candlestick

Just a quick note to all that have shown an interest in my posts. Due to this being Neio's thread and my posts not really addressing single candlesticks, i have set up a fresh thread( url ) which will carry on from my posts in this thread. The new ...

Higher Edge within a Single Candlestick