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    Sticky Introduce Yourself

    Hi ILoveSax, I'm afraid I have no idea. Regards, traderdredd.
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Hi Peaceful_Warrior, Thanks for your advice. It would be great if could comment on the system, I'm currently back-testing;- which uses 3 MAs (5 sma, 10 ema & 200 sma - all at the close), Williams %R, volume and candlesticks. I thought the time-frame for entries/exits should be daily, because...
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Hi PokerBrat, Checked out the above. I found it enlightening with an excellent matter-of-fact approach that incorporated simplicity (which suits me). The tutorials are easy to follow and kept me engaged for the most part. Thanks everso, Regards, trderdredd
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    The Financial Spread Betting Handbook

    Hi Jak672, Interesting points you've highlighted. Worth taking into account. Regards, traderdredd
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Thanks everso PokerBrat, Simple is what I need at this stage. I shall check your recommendations. Kind regards, traderdredd.
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Hi HWSteele, Thank you for your recommendation. I shall check it out. Kind regards, traderdredd.
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Thanks everso tomorton. I feel more confident and will definately not be using MAs in isolation. Kind regards, traderdredd
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Hi tomorton, Brilliant! That's extremely useful, because I'd forgotten about using MA as confirmation of a trend and not as an entry signal. In terms of my time frame (which will be 1-5 days), would it be more effective to use the 20, 50 & 100 ema?
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    Sticky Introduce Yourself

    Excellent! Extremely helpful! Thanks for highlighting the risks re indices. (What I meant to say is that I will be trading the stocks within the UK ftse 100). One day I'll get the jargon right. Will definately call on you for more advice. Kind regards, traderdredd
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    Sticky Introduce Yourself

    Hi Goldtip, Thanks for your offer. I hope things are going well for you and I wonder if I can call on your experience? I am a complete novice where trading is concerned but one has to start somewhere. My aim is to become a full-time day trader, but I thought I'd start by swing trading. I...
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Thanks for recommending Captain currencies... I shall check it out straight away. I will also read the book that's mentioned. (I learned the basics of trading through the Online Trading Academy which is US-centric.This wetted my apetite to pursue trading via technical analysis). Thanks for...
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Hi rathcoole_exile Please accept my most sincere apologies. I interpreted your statement "please read" as directing me to the reading material "Mastering the Trade"... hence my response, which was not intended to be sarcastic. I plan to spread bet. I have decided to trade UK stocks (ftse 100...
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Hi rathcool_exile, Thanks for your speedy response. regards, traderdredd
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    Moving averages settings for day/swing trading

    Hi, I'm about to start trading as a swing trader (seeking to be in/out of trades no more than 5 days). Can anyone suggest the periods ans time frame to use? Regards, traderdredd :confused:
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    The Financial Spread Betting Handbook

    I read it a few months ago. I'm just starting out and I found it helped me focus on being disciplined whilst reinforcing my determination to trade. regards, traderdredd.
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