Recent content by Bankbuster

Grey1, Thanks for the definition of a low risk trade and I'm pleased to see that it is similar to my interpretation of low risk entry. Stevet, So your first step in assessing the risk is based on your experience in interpreting chart patterns, taking account of market sentiment and your...

Grey1, I don't disagree with you on the point of low/high value being directly related to the methodology used, but your initial response didn't really answer the question 'what is a low risk entry?'. My answer was an attempt at giving a simple initial definition as a basis for my own risk...

LOL.......stevet, your thought is a very good point because the probability of any risk assessment being incorrect must increase with respect to the level of inexperience of the trader carrying out the assessment (and I'm an absolute novice in comparison to yourself), which conveniently links...

Paul, I don't disagree with you. Trading momentum breakout's with the trend is a proven method of profitable trading. However, the type of trading you describe does not provide the lowest possible level of risk. My risk matrix would suggest that the risk is in the moderate to intolerable class...

Thanks to everyone for your great replies. Mayfly...I've read the Van Tharp book...it's good. Thanks for the links. For what it's worth here is my take on risk analysis for a particular trade:- KEEP IT SIMPLE The questions were aimed at determining/controlling/minimising risk for a straight...

Thanks for the reply stevet. I was hoping for a more enthusiastic reply to my initial post from those traders on the 'Random Entry' thread that expounded the virtues and importance of timing trade entry. I'm a little disappointed with the lack of response to my initial questions. I was hoping...

Paul. I was referring to the index trades on the Signalwatch web site. Stevet. Thanks for the reply. My understanding of your reply is that analysing and measuring the risk associated with trade entry is complex and cannot be easily quantified in terms that could be replicated by a computer...

Trade Risk Analysis - Can The Level Of Risk Be Given A Rating? The recent thread on 'Random Entry' has made me think a little more deeply about analysing risk associated with a potential trade. I work in a project management environment and risk analysis is a key tool for minimising the impact...

The LeBeau and Lucas Studies: Show that most TA indicators failed to perform better than random - including all the oscillators and various moving-average cross-over combinations that are so popular.

An exit strategy minimises risk and allows profitable trades to run to target position. No matter what entry technique you use there is always a chance that the trade may go against you. Grey1, I agree that entry and risk are where the trade starts, however I have just pointed out 2 opposing...

Hi all, I don't often post on T2Win, it's a great BB but too many posters and posts to wade thru on a daily basis, however, this thread has got me interested enough to want to reply. This topic has been discussed previously on many occasions, it was raised by myself on the spreadsbetting.co.uk...

Does anyone trade options? I've been considering this because of the limited risk and large potential gain. Risk is limited to the price of the options premium and is paid for up front. No margin required. Just wandered how easy/difficult it is to trade US options, say on the DOW (DIA and DJX)...

I have been trading part time for 15 months using a spreadbet account and free live chart feed from lycos. A cheap and cheerful setup. My full time occupation allows me to daytrade after lunch, just in time for US market open. I only trade the daily DOW index because of its volatility and...

Thanks Malcolm for the link. I found all of the articles useful and interesting. In particular I was interested to read your opinion on spreadbetting as opposed to trading futures. I currently only use a spreadbet account, however I'm contemplating moving on to trading options/futures, which...

Davie, Regarding the charts mentioned in my previous posting. It's usually necessary to minimise the browser menu bar and to resize and position the charts for a better fit in each window. The charts can be used to monitor the DOW in 3 different time frames or to simultaneously monitor tick and...