Recent content by Sidner

Yes my risk/reward is also fine. Enough for positive expectancy. And I agree about the protocols. However, are you saying a MAXO cannot be part of good protocol? I'm definitely focusing on this part of my system as I know it's my Achilles heel. I'm also not sure I agree with your binary view...

I'd say I have that down pat given a W/R of around 70%. I can pick the moves but not the timing. I think for me it's more psychological. I find that I rush to enter a trade due to FOMO and I also find it hard to buy strength and sell weakness. The alternative is to enter early and get stopped...

Yeah that's pretty much my position at the moment. I feel my analysis is decent enough but I need to develop a better entry and exit system.

I feel my analysis is pretty solid. I have a win ratio of around 70% (in theory). I say that because my execution is terrible and end up losing when my trade idea was on the money.

Yes that's very true. The only reason I equate higher risk with a wider stop is that I trade the smallest contract available at all times meaning I can't actually reduce my risk by trading smaller :p

Yes very true. Maybe the wider stop is the way to go. Thanks for the link.

Hi tomorton. Thanks for your reply. Because you're a trend follower the entries will be a bit different I think. Like you said, you will be looking to enter on pullbacks. As a swing trader I'm looking primarily to trade reversals. As an example, say I'm looking to short SPX soon, I'll be...

I'm a swing trader and was wondering what other people use as an entry signal to enter a trade after a setup has been found?