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In my opinion to win consistently, you need what is commonly refered to as an 'edge' by which I mean an advantage in the particular arena in which you are operating. If you have a genuine edge then you will profit if you apply it properly, whatever 'apply it properly' means in terms of how your...

OK, that's understood. Thanks for explaining!

I hope you don't mind me asking, but why do you prefer not to trade currencies?

Exactly so, in my opinion. I also believe that the more you do this, and consequently the more you experience it working, the easier it becomes to stick to it.

By 'push the envelope' do you mean increase trade size or attempt to achieve a higher return on the account size, through greater risk etc? If so, I can tell you now what happens...

Soc: My answer in post 49 does not address it then? For Me, this is what has happened to bring about a situation where I am not losing money in the market, so in my own case it is the answer, is it not?

Yes, a system is important, you need a tested profitable strategy, but equally important is money management and being psychologically robust enough to trade your strategy. Neither of these last two points gain any mention, although are aluded to indirectly, I suppose...

It is an advertisement, rather than an article...

I'm pleased I caused no great offence! With regard to: I can think of this reason: It doesn't matter what db or anyone else thinks - there are all manner of possible interpretations, but it yours that counts. I fully accept that a simple request to draw something quickly not being forthcoming...

Hi Firewalker, I've read all of your journal over the last few days.. Can I say a couple of things? 1. Your determination is admirable, though your willingness to go through all this discomfort semi-publically is more so...I can sense your frustation...You are to be congratulated for that. 2...

Yes, it is...Good post!

Yep, and 2.8 on GBPUSD and 2.0 on USDJPY....

Thanks, Fish - I'll have a look into it...

Interesting... I remember (I think, correct me if I'm wrong) you saying in the past that you used CS to trade on the medium timeframes...did you find they delayed quotes, slipped orders etc? Out of interest was there a discernable 'cut off point' at which time you experienced problems (such as...

Thank you. I've looked around the software, but cannot see how you do this, or where 'Period Converter' is in the menus, etc. Any chance you could point me in the right direction? Many thanks!