Recent content by nickerson334

Hi Richie, I was working from home trading my own SB account and offering advice to retail traders (buy/sell etc.) I wasn't making a million a year although doing alright. I've just started with a firm in London, trading FX, mostly because I want to meet more people in the industry. It's a...

Hello, This post is purley for research to understand how trading works at institutional level. Scenario Buying 5000 lots on GBPUSD (i.e. controlling $50,000,000) targetting a 20 pip profit with a 10 pip stop. Who is the best broker for this (i.e. tightest spreads, lowest slippage, maximum...

"Anyhows.................................How about I start a new thread for the debate over the existence of God?" Hi Jacinto, I was being sarcastic. :D ps I guess that's my fault for using 'the lowest form of wit!

Hi Linesniffer The thread is the discussion of a psychological disorder called Narcissism and how this affects trading. Anyhows.................................How about I start a new one for the debate over the existence of God?

Sure, apparantly that peace of mind makes you a better trader. That's according to psychologists though ...................... :lol: Have a good evening. David

Does anyone care to relate this to the topic of the thread? i.e. trading and the identification of delusional traders? Right I'm definitly off to the gym! Have a good evening everyone!

-------------- Hi Split, :) I wasn't suggesting in my post that you are deluded. I meant.... How does your belief system relate to your trading (if at all) and how does your beleif system help to identify narcessistic delusional traders (if at all). I'm only asking that as I'm...

Does anyone care to relate this to trading or the identification of delusional traders? ps Have a good evening everyone. Gym then party!

HI Glenn, It is sad. Hopefuly those people will get the help they need. I think the antidote to 'delusional narcassistic' types is this. 1: Trust your experience. 2: Be open to new ideas but research them in great detail. 3: If your system is in a drawdown be rational and do not go...

I think there are advantages to Buddhist thought when trading. In Market Wizards the psychologist Tharp points out the common character traits of all the very successful traders he interviewed. Tharp's research into successful traders concludes. 1: Successful traders are at peace with...

Hi Chump, I mean the former. I agree with you also that if people could tolerate or even respect each others differences and look for the common ground then the world would be ok. Unfortunatly 'divide and conquer' is the order of the day. Back to the thread......... a delusional...

--------------------------- Hi Chump, I agree that organised religion is often a historical and current disgrace. I do not participate in anyway. You are correct in pointing that out. There's is a difference between someone beleiving in 'spirit' and believing in organized religion. I...

Hi Buddist, I practice Thai Chi which is derived from Taoism. Many traders practice some form of martial art, as I know from my institutional/banking friends in London who I've known since school. I find that it works. It relaxes me and improves my ability. This is because of a...

Hi Chump, Yes, truth in that. I went to an evangelical Church for a friends wedding. Mass euphoria is enoucouraged and the 'belief system' is then easier to 'implant'. I also agree with you that religion is used for manipulation/brainwashing of populations. I respect your opinions...