I think it's " consistency" Consistency when it comes to: trading method, money management and mindset.

The one reason that trumps all other reasons why traders lose

Who cares if he ever comes back. This thread is loaded with tons of good and helpful info and I hope traders keep on posting their thoughts. Now that I think about it, we probably should thank the guy for starting it.

The one reason that trumps all other reasons why traders lose

They make the same mistakes the least amount of times as possible

The one reason that trumps all other reasons why traders lose

Thanks for posting the article. It was very informative especially if you want to trade longer time frames Gp

Trading Made Simple

Hope you're feeling better. Great Great thread, but you already know that. Went through all the posts and downloaded indicators I trade the NY open London Close. Like you in and out in a couple of hours. Similar philosophies different indicators. ...

Trading from an Experienced and Successful FULL TIME Trader

I enjoy both, and switching back and forth between Giants and Grey Cup. Seems like more action with Canadian

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

You got that right my friend

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

I think for especially newbies indicators can help in their decision making process. I started with over lapping indicators to help me with trend, momentum, cycle, support and resistance. As a matter of fact I used so many indicators that I had them ...

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

Great Post and thank you. The fact is that nothing is fool proof and works 100% of the time, when are methods work were a genius, when they don't we say nothing works 100% of the time, if we keep on making the same mistakes with our methods then ...

What are your moving average settings?

Might have to resurrect this thread. I'm putting together a high risk/high reward trading plan. Anybody else trying anything along these lines?

Looking for extreme trading systems

I do the same. You're the first trader I've heard of that does that besides me. Quick and simple

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

Making a detailed plan in accordance with proper money management and working the plan exorcizing patience and discipline Only pain is when you don't follow above

What's the most important activity in your trading business?

Sorry you're right just an Old Guy (Me) day dreaming. . . back to trading .

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

For sure

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

I thought you were going to say " trends are like women, a new one comes along every 15 minutes"

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

I can speak for him in this matter for sure. He and I would agree with you 1000 percent. My simple forex philosophy is "everything depends" and if you take the time to study and learn you will find "there is more than one way to skin a cat."

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

I understand what you're saying but just a couple of corrections. 1. If you're trading the 5m you would check only the 15m 30m not 1h+ 2. In my post, I was only referring to establishing the trend, as his question was only to do with trend not ...

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

Do use this approach to money management because you're a newer trader and are not sure how to make bigger trades or don't have the confidence? The reason I ask is I came to trading being a full time poker player, and when I first started that was ...

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

If you're having trouble with finding a trend, this trader gave me a tip when I first started that worked pretty well: Pick the time frame you will be trading in, then go up 2 time frames see the trend, drop down to the next and see if trend ...

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not

Quick question. Why an EA with an alert? I trade with an alert. Great when you have more than one currency. On the go or you need to get away from the screen. I use the one with my trading platform.

Why Simple is better in trading and Complex is not