Recent content by idaxtrader

I believe the article in time magazine on Nicolas Darvas reveals the essence or key secret to successful trading. I thought we could play a little game since reading this short article could benefit all traders who read it. Please give your opinion as to what you think this key secret is. The...

Does anyone have any new ideas of relevant indexes that can assist in swing trading the Es or Ym. Using esignal ticker symbols I currently use the Nya (Nyse comp), Ny.id (Nyse 100), dwc (wilshire 5000),vle (Value Line),oex (s&p 100), and b400 (barrons 400). And of course its necessary to keep...

I would like to thank you for the suggestions. It looks like there maybe a few books to read after all. I really hope that more suggestions will keep coming and this thread yields a list worthy of reading for everyone on this forum. The problem is there is just so many crap books out there in...

Thank you for the suggestion it's an excellent choice. That is probably the best first book a trader can read. It briefly covers all the important aspects that are pertinent to trading. If I were allowed to chose only three trading books i would choose Murphy's Intro to tech. anl., Douglas'...

The problem is that it appears I have exhausted the source of quality trading books. I would greatly appreciate any and all suggestions. Please give suggestions even if the books are not directly related to trading. For example I have found some biographies on generals such as Gen. Patton and...

As a former client at finspreads my take on all of this is real simple. Don't even think of using them. If you are still with them slowly experiment with other platforms until you find one you like. A trader must not pass the blame for his losses no matter how bad the execution from his broker...

I believe that its best to paddle ones boat down the river rather than up the river. In trading this equates to which is the correct game plan for current circumstances. Is it better today 12-Apr- 2007 to Buy the retracement or Sell the rally in the S&P. I hope this sentiment indicator can be a...

I believe that its best to paddle ones boat down the river rather than up the river. In trading this equates to which is the correct game plan for current circumstances. Is it better today 11-Apr- 2007 to Buy the retracement or Sell the rally in the S&P. I hope this sentiment indicator can be a...