Recent content by v1per

HI, I am quite good at backtesting and will be able to backtest any strategy for you with a small summary of its sucess. PLease let me know at vipg007 at hotmail.com

Hi, I am very intrigued on how you actually manually backtest using spreadsheets. As a competent user of spreadsheets, It would be educational to see what format you use for the backtesting. Please let me know if this is feasible?

I Second that above comment made by Black Swan. Only to far as to say to experiment with building a strategy and seeing whether it generate a return.

Hi, Well, the best thing you can do is get together a methodology of what markets you would like to trade, and getting some money management skills. To do this, its inherent that you backtest a strategy (using patterns and/or indicators). Once you have done this and happy with the potential...

Why would you require DMA, when other spreadbetting firm provide better value in terms of margin requirements and spreads that are very tight.

Hi, I would be very interested being an active trader on the FTSE. Please let me know.

re: New FTSE Thread Hi guys - Just to confirm are we sti using this thread, or shoud i subscribe to another as i am a fellow active trader on the FTSE. Regards

I am probably reiterating what Calinor has said - Experience is key! If you can secure a postion which is progressive in terms of experience and can get you to where you want to be fast in te next 5 years then go for it. I am sure that should you wish to pursue a Masters after then I am sure...

go into business for youself!

Hi, I think you are thinking too deep into this area. As a newbie, all you need to worry about is keeping a journal (spreadsheet) and entry and exit prices. That will then derive a p/l for that particular trade. This is end of day sort of stuff (when you have suspended trading for the day) so...

Well I have not tried it as of yet but its simple and if its producing constant returns with minimal losses then good for Vchohan do you not think so. What strategy do you use for your day trading to be profiting in region of £200+ per day?

May I ask why MA 5 and MA 25? What is there significance, and I would appreciate it if you can tell us when you go long/short with the use of both the MA's

With regards to uploading charts. I presme with the use of Ig is that they have online realtime charting which uses JAVA applications. I presume you are using this - However, what do you mean with respect to " uploading charts"? Regards V!PER

Hi, I was in a similar trade BUY @ 4191.6 with limit order of 4226.8 thats 35 points in the money. Any questions please contact me.

Hi Viks, as mentioned I hae been out of the market for the day due to getting my mindset right and thought that I just should have a bit of time out. I would have ganed in excess of 150 points but I just thought I should sit it out today and be more relaxed about my style of trading. What is...