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Igrok Method. Q's & A's. Comments, thoughts and ideas

I was not questioning whether they work on larger time frames in general, but rather NOW. We are in fundamental, not technical times. What worked in 07 may not work in 08. The housing equity level is the lowest in the US since 1945! (They ...

AUD/USD

My point exactly!

AUD/USD

Fundamentals for Aussie — CounterTrend, Are you sure that elliot wave analysis can be applied accurately at such a large time frames during these times? It is soo easy to be wrong with technicals these days. Fundamentally, the pair is gaining ...

AUD/USD

shrike - in general, you are 100% right. But, around news times bank do get involved and this can only be considered a scalp. moe - yup! That's why aggregation is good!

Oanda vs. Interbankfx for Scalping

short vs long term — Actually come to think of it, major banks probably do a bit of scalping, but not much. Certainly not in the service of central banks, but just for profit. Interesting points on scalping. However, think of the ...

Oanda vs. Interbankfx for Scalping

Right Moe, Hedge funds trade long term. PipStar, please explain your claim that swing trading is hard than scalping? scex

Oanda vs. Interbankfx for Scalping

Gold down oil up......

Commodity Currencies

Tex, The DOW is at the all important level of 12,000. DOW futures are pointing to an opening below that level. Yikes! scex

Commodity Currencies

to add to my post, yes, I think a short term retracement is possible!

USD/CHF

CHF long term view — How about a fundamental, long term view: Interest rate futures have priced in a fed 75 bsp cut on March 18. If they follow through, the CHF will yield a higher return (2.75% )than the USD (2.25%)! In addition, the CHF will ...

USD/CHF

May I frame this post?

How many trade Forex, fulltime, for a living?

Read my second post... that's why. And anyway why noy heard from people's experiences... they do count for something don't they?

How many trade Forex, fulltime, for a living?

The reason why... — The reason why I asked this is because Igrok told me the following: "Like I said, I don't really know anyone else making living almost entirely by trading FX for 15 years straight without being a part of some sort of ...

How many trade Forex, fulltime, for a living?

No I have not, but I am familiar with dukascopy and it is clear that an aggregate ECN system has many advantages. Vcap is even more so. It doesn't act as an intermediary, but seeks out the best price from it's liq pool

Market Makers & ECN’s, Is the grass greener?

lol no, just watching from the side lines. I already got in at 1.6850... just collecting my interest.

Commodity Currencies

RBA — What the hell? Were they expecting 8.00%?????

Commodity Currencies

ECNs — fxtrader, you have a good point about the execution issue, that's why I believe the only ECNs worth considering are ones that aggregate their liquidity providers (vcap, dukascopy) Indeed, refering to ECNs as transparent was probably an ...

Market Makers & ECN’s, Is the grass greener?

EUR/AUD — Hi! I love the EUR/AUD for swing trading! The jump off the 1.6000 level was not surprising given the equity weakness. For this week it all depends on stock market: DOW futures are -270 right now. So, unless there are anough ...

EUR/AUD looks cheap?