Recent content by tafita

Missed Uk coal even though I had it on a watchlist, bugger!

Uncanny. This is why i wanted to become a trader :lol:

Sodding fundamentals. It's bullsh1t to me.

Apologies for the belated reply, I'm having PC issues which i think I have fixed. In terms of Sharpe ratio, I calculate it on a monthly basis . Because I trade UK equities, i use the FTSE 100 as the benchmark index against which to measure my portfolio performance. Please try to stay awake for...

Tharp suggests a minimum of 30 trades but recommends 100

You have got to be kidding.

Excellent. Some good responses here. Sharescope has an excellent new highs button which if you press you get a list of, well, new highs. i used to subscribe to advfn for the toplists but the new high function in Sharescope is an excellent replacement. I also use IG index for spread betting and...

Thanks. Indeed it is free but has no volume. I've subscribed to Sharescope who seem to cover what I need. As an aside, does anyone actually know if any of the traders on these boards are profitable?

Hi Isatrader It's good to see a longer term technical trader on these boards who uses similar techniques to my own. (I do not use so many indicators on my charts though). Keep up the good work :thumbsup: I breakout trade placing limit orders with my broker and pyramiding positions using...

I employ an end of day strategy so I am using Sharescope and trade via Selftrade for equities.

Why?

Oh you unimaginative numpties. Ged is right.:thumbsup: You geeks and losers keep it coming. I need something to wind down after yet another week of an increase in my equity.

Hi all This is a question for those who are trading UK shares via an ISA. Could you advise which providers you use for your set up i.e. broker, software/chart packages, news service etc. I would just like to get a feel for what people are using. Regards Tafita

This is the best example of smart money at work

The Arabs who bought into Barclays at the point of most fear when it was selling for 50p during the credit crunch. I think they got out at around 350p. That is an example of smart money at work.