Recent content by Debbie T.

I am trading the e-mini in US time. I do very well paper trading. You are so right about the three emotions that will ruin a trader! When I first started trading I did very well but just didn't know enough about what I was doing and did not have the discipline to back off and educate myself...

Actually, I just didn't know all I needed to know so when trouble came along I didn't know what to do, just reacted with emotion. Also at that time I suffered a trauma in life that rocked my world and I lost all confidence in myself. So I was dealing with more than just trading. When I paper...

bee1, thanks much!

Honestly I have had other issues to deal with and haven't been trading. But I have used just market orders and have been very happy doing that. If the market turns on you you can get out right away with little loss. If it keeps moving in your direction, more money in your pocket. When I...

Thank you and I will seriously consider your advice!

Thanks much!

I know when I first started I was like most people, I didn't want to learn the ropes and jumped in before I fully understood the program I was using. Bad idea! I lost my concentration and began losing. I made very good money until that happened. Then I lost my confidence and fear set in...

I think I was too tired yesterday when I replied to you. I do exit my trades at 'market' price. I'll take your advice and try again. Thanks much!

Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. I was not aware of the "Designated Market makers." I day trade and scalp so would that apply to me as well? I'm somewhat confused by your post. When I place a BUY I expect the market to go higher and then wait for a turn down in price to place...

If you have a 'buy' in place and when that's filled you place a 'sell' is there any chance no one will buy your contract? I have studied for around 5 years now trading the E minis but have found myself frozen with fear and cannot being myself to click the mouse and place a trade. When I...