Recent content by john999

Thanks - still says I need to give details to access server. Dont trust this firm - google suggests it is a scam/bucket house.

Also that meta trader link - seems to be dodgy, when I go on free demo it takes me here: https://www.fxpro.com/demo-account/practiceaccount (Is this a recognised firm, the head office seems to be in cyprus somewhere) :D

Many thanks for that. I am OK with the basic theory etc, (just took level one CFA yesterday - told myself must do something useful after the exam, as I dont get to use my brain as much as i'd like at work) its just how to develop a strategy / what strategy to use that I need help on. I mean did...

Thanks for the advice. I will look into it. Do you have any resources to read - I am a noob to this game.

Just reread what you posted. You don't trade long term fx. My bad.

Thanks. How much capital must one risk to trade the e-minis? I have read some tech books, but these were on forex. I guess similar theory applies. Also are there any emini free demo accs? Also, from what you said it implied you trade forex but on a longer term strategy, am I right?

Thanks, so its not looking good in terms of learning FX with limited trading hours. So much for it being a 24 hour market, I guess the real movements come during the time I am sitting at work, often with no internet access!

Sorry, e-mini? I'm only interested in fx. I assume as US markets open untill about 10pm gmt there might be some movement up untill then. Thanks for replying.

Hi guys, a few questions. I have read a few books and opened a demo account with Oanda (can anyone recommend a better free unlimited demo?), which I plan to use for 12 months or so before getting into the real thing. Anyway, I will be trading intraday, but only after I get home from work, which...