How much is what then?

[scose-no-doubt]

Anyone got any papers, books or any information at all on how much of volume in each or any asset class derives from speculative activities?

 

[arabianights]

yes, commitment of traders report.

another thing you could look at is daily volume versus open interest/market cap/amount outstanding. The greater the latter in proportion to the former, as a general rule, the more hedging is going on. Not guaranteed of course...

 

[luckyd1976]

2nd that

COT Report

 

[scose-no-doubt]

thanks, love.

How the hell would that work for stirs btw?

 

[luckyd1976]

For me the COT report wasnt even a Tradeable tool. It was an interesting informational tool to have but not a practical tradeable tool.

 

[luckyd1976]

thanks, love.

How the hell would that work for stirs btw?

No clue

 

[scose-no-doubt]

No trying to trade it just want it for information purposes. I'm still trying set the pieces on the board mate.

I burnt out through information overload at end of last year and I'm starting from scratch with what I hope is a new and more effective BS filter.

 

[luckyd1976]

I'm starting from scratch with what I hope is a new and more effective BS filter.

Nice I wish I had a BS filter. Cut my viewing of Forums in half.

Q1. What have you held onto after the overload?
A1. Price Action, Risk Management, Money mangement, and Income trading are the only things worth its weight in gold.

Q2. What did you end up throwing away?
A2. Almost all indicators, All research, All paid subscriptions, Paid courses, and Retail buying of books.

 

[montmorencyt2w]

Nice I wish I had a BS filter. Cut my viewing of Forums in half.

Q1. What have you held onto after the overload?
A1. Price Action, Risk Management, Money mangement, and Income trading are the only things worth its weight in gold.

What is income trading?

 

[luckyd1976]

What is income trading?

Self Definition *The art of drawing an Income from the Markets*

Daytrading Stocks, Futures, or FX (ShortTerm)
Options or Swing Trading (MidTerm)
Dividends or Fixed Income Investing (LongTerm)

 

[N Rothschild]

For me the COT report wasnt even a Tradeable tool. It was an interesting informational tool to have but not a practical tradeable tool.

COT is one of the most powerfull trading tools there is!

 

[luckyd1976]

COT is one of the most powerfull trading tools there is!

Powerful information yes, But do you use it currently to make any of your trades?

 

[luckyd1976]

Dont feed me the Academia line about it either, Seriously, do you use it?

 

[gooseman]

i don't think COT is all that helpful, sure it provides colour but it doesn't tell you what the initial question is about.

say for example a hedge fund are holding a large position in the OTC market and use the listed options market to hedge it....blurred lines you see.

i agree it is helpful, don't get me wrong but it's not the be all and end all.

 

[N Rothschild]

Powerful information yes, But do you use it currently to make any of your trades?

makes up about 80% of my trading i would say

 

[luckyd1976]

makes up about 80% of my trading i would say

Is it a tool in the box or is it the only indicator you use?

 

[N Rothschild]

one of two major tools, but the biggest one

 

[luckyd1976]

one of two major tools, but the biggest one

Do you mind of I ask for a general overview of ho you trade?

 

[gooseman]

not for me. i liek knowing what positions are where but it doesn't tell you if it is a primary position, hedge etc....

 

[luckyd1976]

He would be the first trader to say that COT is the biggest tool in his arsenal.

COT and Price?