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[VielGeld]

That is THE problem of having a stop.

I'm trying without a stop BUT am watching it closely. The possibles could get nasty if not careful.

I exit manually myself, but still keep a stop. I mean, what if you lose power/internet connection.

It's a practical consideration. I still make sure to make a manual exit because that just limits my downside rather than have it hit my stop every time.

 

[robster970]

Vix is below 15 - is it just me that feels particularly spooked by this? It seems quite unnatural.

 

[Pat494]

Vix is below 15 - is it just me that feels particularly spooked by this? It seems quite unnatural.

Don't follow the Vix
Does it parallel the Dow or Dow's volume ?

 

[VielGeld]

I thought a VIX around 15-19 was the norm last year when I first got acquainted with it.

Never seen it go below 15, though. That's a first. If you're anticipating a sharp move lower, best load up on those puts. They're extra-cheap right now.

 

[Pat494]

sold Eur/Jpy @ 108.137

 

[robster970]

Don't follow the Vix
Does it parallel the Dow or Dow's volume ?

It uses options for S&P rather than DJ but ultimately it reflects the view of volatility of the index. Low like this means people think there is little to no chance of there being a sell-off.

Corrections are rarely/never anticipated though.

 

[Pat494]

sold Eur/Jpy @ 108.137

Got that one wrong

 

[Lord Flasheart]

still hoping for big run down in cad/jpy

 

[ZEN archer]

sell bet eur/usd 1.3102 stop 1.3112

 

[ZEN archer]

sell bet eur/usd 1.3102 stop 1.3112

stop to 1.3106

 

[ZEN archer]

Can't wait any longer - closed at 1.3098 +4

 

[Lord Flasheart]

2nd 1/2 of cad trade stopped at b/e,just cant get a runner

 

[ZEN archer]

Try again - top catching:
sell bet at 1.3114 stop at 1.3125

 

[ZEN archer]

Again - too long

Closed at 1.3110 +4

I'll wait for another opportunity.

 

[ZEN archer]

Again - too long

Closed at 1.3110 +4

I'll wait for another opportunity.

Actually I won't today - I forgot about FOMC later on (it's marked red on FF calendar)

 

[VielGeld]

FOMC comin' up. Time to buckle up!

 

[wackypete2]

buy eurusd 1.3112 stop 1.3100

 

[wackypete2]

trigger was just above the high prior to FOMC

 

[wackypete2]

stopped out -10
3 trades, 3 losses today. Gotta tell the kids we can't afford dinner tonight

Peter

 

[VielGeld]

Short E/J 108.517