Is Delusion Common Amongst Traders?

[edgetrading]

Do you know any delusional traders who believe that they're profitable when they're not? I'm just asking as I know lots of sports betters who think that they're winning, but I don't know any who say they're losers. I also know one trader who is profitable before costs, losing after costs. So he considers himself profitable.

 

[DionysusToast]

That's wierd - just today - Pamela Anderson sat up in the Ferrari, wiped some off her chin and asked me that very same question !

 

[kimo'sabby]

Do you know any delusional traders who believe that they're profitable when they're not? I'm just asking as I know lots of sports betters who think that they're winning, but I don't know any who say they're losers. I also know one trader who is profitable before costs, losing after costs. So he considers himself profitable.

The delusional ones on this site are easy to spot. They waffle on and on about all kinds of rubbish in a really cryptic and complicating manner. Then if you look at thier profile this really gives it all away, they will list all kinds of TA and methods etc that they supposedly use.

Ask one of the prop guys on here what they do each day, it will probably be the same thing day-in day-out.

 

[trendie]

Yes, I am delusional. I need :help:

 

[wackypete2]

The delusional ones on this site are easy to spot. They waffle on and on about all kinds of rubbish in a really cryptic and complicating manner. Then if you look at thier profile this really gives it all away, they will list all kinds of TA and methods etc that they supposedly use.

Ask one of the prop guys on here what they do each day, it will probably be the same thing day-in day-out.

Surely there are no "experts" on THESE boards who are delusional??

Peter

 

[shadowninja]

This will answer everything.

 

[kimo'sabby]

Surely there are no "experts" on THESE boards who are delusional??

Peter

Pete, self confessed experts are not just delusional, they are top of the nutcase league. These are the types that think insider trading shows up on macd. Beware!

 

[dealer911]

When so many people fail at trading you have to be a bit delusional to even give it a go!

 

[trendie]

Pete, self confessed experts are not just delusional, they are top of the nutcase league. These are the types that think insider trading shows up on macd. Beware!

MACD!
Everyone knows its CCI that shows up insider trading. Tut! Amateurs!

 

[wackypete2]

Many moons ago a trader who used to sit next to me on the trading desk had so much cr**p on his chart he had absolutely no idea what was happening even though he attempted to explain it. Sad to watch. Funny part was the floor supervisor referred to him as a Technamentalist!

Peter

 

[shadowninja]

I used to use so many indicators my screen looked like a Christmas Tree.

 

[Adamus]

There's a book called "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds".

I used to be delusional but now I'm Bugs Bunny.

 

[wackypete2]

There's a book called "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds".

I used to be delusional but now I'm Bugs Bunny.

I'm only delusional when I'm not halucinating. Either way it appears my positions always win!

Peter

 

[Adamus]

I'm suspicious that you are not only delusional, but also dangerous. I mean, what happened to WackyPete1 eh? In a shallow grave somewhere, isn't he?

 

[GladiatorX]

I'm suspicious that you are not only delusional, but also dangerous. I mean, what happened to WackyPete1 eh? In a shallow grave somewhere, isn't he?

WackyPete1 went crazy after having delusional thoughts that he was a proffesional footballer for England aswell as the president of America.

He went to a mental asylum and when he came out, they gave him a new identity;
WackyPete2 ... So that he could start a fresh life.


Time to go on a bycycle ride; look out pedestrians; here comes the speedmobile.
(Need some motivation for this bike ride, i've been planning to leave since 12pm)

 

[DionysusToast]

This will answer everything.

Lol ! Ronald MACD....

 

[shadowninja]

 

[wackypete2]

WackyPete1 went crazy after having delusional thoughts that he was a proffesional footballer for England aswell as the president of America.

He went to a mental asylum and when he came out, they gave him a new identity;
WackyPete2 ... So that he could start a fresh life.

Since I trade forex that would be the PIPless Protection Program.

Peter

 

[shadowninja]

Ouch.

 

[edgetrading]

Ouch.

You're a ninja. Is my only knowledge of your passing sound of pain?