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  • #401
  • Dec 1, 2017 1:58pm Dec 1, 2017 1:58pm
Quoting aa4fx
The first stop trade at % dd was more than enough to believe that you trade with this approach, no need for such event to repeat. More than that, as this is not a trading skills show ... I am really sorry for your loss! Sometime it can retrace and bigger is the pain of why not staying for another 1% more dd ... or it can go very wrong ... an example was few days ago! I see you are doing the SL manually, maybe you should put this functionality in an EA / VPS as when the planets are aligned against you there is still a warrior somewhere hidden to...
to be honest, you are little confusing on the first part of the post, but can try to comment on what i understood.

- most of the account following has an auto SL function built into the copier. that doesnt have on the master side.

- the description in the first post about the loss was more to get into the mindset scenario, say, an insider look. i dont have real second thoughts, the stop loss set to be a number that i think works ideally. for me. also gave a recovery reason why so.

- the " the planets are aligned against you there is still a warrior somewhere hidden to mess up the bad plans" ...not sure where to place this, surely feel some disrespectful vibe in the tone. my feeling can cheat me, but i think you are one of those who root for ppl to eventually lose, then to feel 'you said so'...but i can be largely off here. or not.

- change, as since May. the month of May. nothing recent. entries are based on some criteria, and some discretionary aspect. nothing has changed in that. number of entries are higher, because larger entries cut into smaller pieces. that was mentioned before on the journal, even that as like a month or so ago. but it isnt something that changed the concept itself, just adjust the execution to avoid some slippage that comes with larger lots sometimes.

- be out before being in? it is scalping. to the core. familiar with the idea, presume? it is rather quickly in and out, and at points pile in more.

- feelings: LOL. after all every single move is based in some sort of feelings, or "beliefs" if you wish. take the word as some Price Action, in my interpertation. but i dont like to use PA, the current magic word, lol. feelings suits me, how i feel about the chart, the levels...if not working for you, well...unlikely that i will change my vocabulary now.

- pips value. most of the time a pair, especially when get scaled, runs by itself. i wont go into details and times, but GJ entries had nothing to do with the SL, at all.
UCHF mentioned, is little strange, cos i traded it about first time in about last 6 month a few entries, the last week. most certainly not today.
as for the speed of move, as surprising as it may be, ECad was moving today faster and more than GJ.

Anyway, it is as it is.
Looking back is the easiest thing in the world to make decisions on the what IFs...
There was a plan, the plan was followed, the equity and most of the booked gains protected.
For me it is acceptable loss.
If you feel it isnt, it is your freedom. And it is my loss to handle, my way.
I think i give enough insight what is going on, and how my personal trading is.
Well aware and dont expect that it suits everyone, or that all will be in agreement of all or even some aspect. And dont have to.
It is, was, and will be always a personal choice to read my journal or not to read it.
But i am not looking for certain type of comments, include where the tones makes me question some sincerity.

happy weekend
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #402
  • Dec 1, 2017 5:51pm Dec 1, 2017 5:51pm
I know nothing about trading, but I hope I have at least half of a brain (I said I hope... ;0)

Not really of my business but just to send you some positive vibes through your tread profitfarmer.

From outside, by reading the TE, it looks like proper serious work today:
All done following the known plan, with discipline, where is the problem?
Seriously, what is the problem??

We are talking about a performance of +117,3% from the 10th of March 2017 to now (not even 9 months!!).
On its own a performance like this means nothing, but here it is really special, as all executed within the plan laid ahead, with a well contained drawdown, and with a safety net "close all" that has been followed with discipline today.

7,51% drawdown on balance at the end of today, not enjoyable OK, but not deadly at all.
In the long term it is nothing, just expected and it will happen again time to time (the less often as possible obviously) and randomly.

No way you can have that kind of return without some risk.
And here the risk is "peanuts" compared to the return so far.

Icing on the cake: it is all transparent and visible by anyone in the TE, which is HUGE!!

I repeat: +117,3% for the last 9 months, and no obvious reason as why it shouldn't continue up the same way...

All in all simply amazing work profitfarmer.
So far, I am not Einstein of trading, but all documented and transparent as yours, I haven't seen better, far from it!
As simple as that.

I sure wish I could do the same!!!
Keep it real.

Cheers,
J-F
  • #403
  • Dec 1, 2017 6:40pm Dec 1, 2017 6:40pm
I think I was misread, I will pay more attention on my writings.

Somehow I got implanted in my mind the idea that you have an EA in a VPS that checks the dd and triggers the closing of the trades automatically. Also, I trade with same broker but I never found this type of feature in my account.
Now I understood that you pushed the final button of closing all (the ea might be at your pc), therefore I was got the doubt on how this functionality gets triggered ...

All together, I felt like suggesting that maybe you should put this functionality in an EA/VPS that will prevent bad things to happen ... the EA is the warrior that say to the DD that enough is enough and stop the trades. You had plenty of bad events like no internet, or bad internet connection, power cut due to heavy rain ... next time god know, maybe the planets align against you ... but the EA is there, hidden in the VPS and protects you!


Now, I don't know what is the best approach ... in the unlikely scenario where the dd is at, let's say 8% and a spike happens .. puts the dd for few seconds at 15% ... and after retrace .. the automatic close might take a bigger loss compare to the manual one that might not even notice or slow to react (plenty of such spike examples this year).

I will go a little bit further with this ... I felt it suspicious at that time, live experienced, and then the announcement of the IC Markets ddos attack: https://www.icmarkets.com/newsletter/808/

And then maybe the usage of a SL will help in the worse scenario, remember CHF?, what if the broker will say - I compensate the trades up to the indicated SL value?! (I don't like the SL it as it looks like a pollution in my trade attributes, I don't use it, but in a serious trading account that will follow, I might invent a formula where a SL, a relaxed one considering a collection of trades .. maybe a dynamic recalculation/rewrite of a sl when new trade arrive in the account, will be present).
Why so much trouble when most of the brokers compensate negative balance! not IC Markets! ... (I went extreme with negative balance, you're perfectly right with the equity protection, must have for at least serious accounts).

Regarding the feelings, ... I see me in here too, in my attempt to finding profitability/consistency and newly, a low dd (due to you) ... but in automatic trading, trying to code my feelings (I use a similar vocabulary) ... now I am looking for ways to scale the trade position / volume ... considering all the info I could use, from here my questions.

I think I am far from being one of those you mention, you might have seen plenty and maybe I have a similar start-up profile/attitude, later showing the ugly face ... I don't know. No intention to spam this thread, I could PM my questions/thought or stop it if I am bothering.

Have a nice weekend you too!
  • #404
  • Dec 1, 2017 7:17pm Dec 1, 2017 7:17pm
Quoting J-f
I know nothing about trading, but I hope I have at least half of a brain (I said I hope... ;0) Not really of my business but just to send you some positive vibes through your tread profitfarmer. From outside, by reading the TE, it looks like proper serious work today: All done following the known plan, with discipline, where is the problem? Seriously, what is the problem?? We are talking about a performance of +117,3% from the 10th of March 2017 to now (not even 9 months!!). On its own a performance like this means nothing, but here it is really...
Hi J-f,

Thanks for your comments!
I think it basicly sums up how I look at things. In the big picture, trading like Friday is a loss but a victory.
A victory because it followed when I laid out as a plan, it has not ignored the equity SL, even after the subsequently opened new trades were keeping in line with the days's max 10% dd, and recovered some after the dust settled.
A victory also, because that trading doesn't turn into full scale revenge trading, but started true to scalping guidelines, no extra huge "out of system lots", no positions holding to capture 300 pips, to recover all in one scoop.
And finally, a victory, because it is as was kept all transparent to all those who loyal to follow my journal. No hiding, no excusing. As son as the things settled, I wrote down what has happened, where things are, and what for next.
The point of this journal to motivate, and to give a look behind the scenes, what really going on in the life of someone full-time trading for a living.

( there is a few issues I was not talking yesterday, involving investors, HWM, and fees; and some other possibilities, how things may or may not change in the future. Likely sometimes next week I will give some insights on them too).

Now is weekend, and best to put some distance between Friday and the coming week, there will be some work ahead!

Happy weekend!
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #405
  • Dec 1, 2017 7:39pm Dec 1, 2017 7:39pm
Quoting aa4fx
I think I was misread, I will pay more attention on my writings. Somehow I got implanted in my mind the idea that you have an EA in a VPS that checks the dd and triggers the closing of the trades automatically. Also, I trade with same broker but I never found this type of feature in my account. Now I understood that you pushed the final button of closing all (the ea might be at your pc), therefore I was got the doubt on how this functionality gets triggered ... All together, I felt like suggesting that maybe you should put this functionality in...
Hi aa4fx,

OK, get it better now.
No hard feelings, really, and of course can feel free to ask questions here.
I believe all was answered in the past, and I don't see it to change in the future, the thread is, and will remain as transparent as any on FF.com.
I think probably next one will write something up on the stop loss aspects, a little longer or more on topic than the posts here and there contain it.

Just to answer a point, I had started to take some trades off at approx -7%. It was expected if the low gets broken it may do a final push to shake out ppl before it turns around and rebound some. It had. Unfortunate shaken out me too, cos had to keep the equity stop. In that my hands were not free.
Same time, initially just retested the bottom, and looked to turn... So, there was a good chance that the leg I was in maybe the last before their rebounding move, and my average price was at a good point, not very far above...that is why it is averaging in. LoL.
Anyway, it hit SL before TP, as we know history now.
The next weeks the focus goes to recover the equity HWM. Will take time, because it is a good month's worth to make about 8-8.5% gains to get there. The nature of coming of from a peak, the fall is the hardest hitting.
For me, the likely timeline is end of January to accomplish this. That is far away out. To achieve I will need to be selective on when to trade, be a little heavier on the right things, and trade lighter the not so obvious ones. By heavier and lither in don't mean that I will start to throw 10 lots on, nor to 0.02 on a 10k equity. It only means some small difference, the right word will be maybe dynamic, within the usual limits, just more often changing to the situation.

Happy weekend!
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #406
  • Dec 1, 2017 9:58pm Dec 1, 2017 9:58pm
Quoting profitfarmer
{quote} very important aspect: the drawdown!! if the drawdown is low, and risk kept low, things can be resized for a higher ( yet still comfortable risk), and tailored to bring in a still safe, but larger return in turn. {image} {image}
For drawdown to be low, I'm assuming 1. your winners have to outnumber the losers 2. RR should be 1.5 at least , second scenario 1. winners could equal to losers or losers could outnumber the winners but 2. your RR should exceed 1:2

Whatever scenario we may find ourselves in RR seems to be a crucial factor to beat the game in the long run. Please feel free chime in if you disagree, I'm open to differences in opinion.

For me, I know major obstacle I'm facing right now is <overtrading> and <RR> I tend to close winning trades too early out of fear. I thinking I just need more time and practice to adjust my mentality.
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  • #407
  • Dec 3, 2017 4:45pm Dec 3, 2017 4:45pm
Quoting Piquant
{quote} For drawdown to be low, I'm assuming 1. your winners have to outnumber the losers 2. RR should be 1.5 at least , second scenario 1. winners could equal to losers or losers could outnumber the winners but 2. your RR should exceed 1:2 Whatever scenario we may find ourselves in RR seems to be a crucial factor to beat the game in the long run. Please feel free chime in if you disagree, I'm open to differences in opinion. For me, I know major obstacle I'm facing right now is <overtrading> and <RR> I tend to close winning trades too early out...
I am not too big on R:R calculation, especially on each and every entry.
It isn't the way I trade.
Same like my take on SL on every entry vs equity, R:R only matters as if overall I make more than I lose, and see the account growing, or not.

In fact, you never covered a scenario when R:R is bellow 1 trade to trade....by over 1 when it comes to days, or weeks, or months.
Yet that scenario would cover my trading the more accurate way.
While 70% win rate for a day itself may not sound convincing by itself, if it also holds to 70% weekly win rate or even 70% monthly win rate that is good enough to not worry or place too much importance to trade by trade R:R...or is it?

It is important to use some risk calculation that suits you best.
Not what someone tells suit them best.
Try a few takes, see what works for you, and get you overall the best results. Stick to it, until it delivers you the numbers.
Be it fix R:R calculated every entry, or scaling into a trade, or throwing darts.
One of the great thing in trading that many different approach can make money, does make money, even if they are complete opposite methods or systems.
One important aspect is, why this can be, that a trader don't have to be in a position all the time.
In fact, having no open position is a very important position in trading!
Just wait until you have things likely lined up for a better probability.
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #408
  • Dec 4, 2017 2:34am Dec 4, 2017 2:34am
Quoting J-f
I know nothing about trading, but I hope I have at least half of a brain (I said I hope... ;0) Not really of my business but just to send you some positive vibes through your tread profitfarmer. From outside, by reading the TE, it looks like proper serious work today: All done following the known plan, with discipline, where is the problem? Seriously, what is the problem?? We are talking about a performance of +117,3% from the 10th of March 2017 to now (not even 9 months!!). On its own a performance like this means nothing, but here it is really...
I think that there is a missing point in here, and that is the difference between a casual trader vs a full time one.
In a casual trading, the peanuts from, let's say, 90% to 100%/year might not matter where for a full time trader this 10% loss might represent a month of payment or even worse. I don't think that one is happy that at the end of month the salary is cut, or ...

More than that, I think that a full time trader has to cover the benefits of being an employee, ... insurance, social securities, ... maybe one day Profitfarmer will talk about this aspects too.

Trading offers a beautiful life when the money arrives.
  • #409
  • Dec 4, 2017 4:02am Dec 4, 2017 4:02am
Quoting aa4fx
{quote} I think that there is a missing point in here, and that is the difference between a casual trader vs a full time one. In a casual trading, the peanuts from, let's say, 90% to 100%/year might not matter where for a full time trader this 10% loss might represent a month of payment or even worse. I don't think that one is happy that at the end of month the salary is cut, or ... More than that, I think that a full time trader has to cover the benefits of being an employee, ... insurance, social securities, ... maybe one day Profitfarmer will...
Right, there is always more to talk, and sometimes i do add some other aspects to share, if i feel there is some interest.
After all, at some point maybe it is down to personal level, that gets a little more subjective...

The full-time trader vs casual is well said....if fact the Friday loss wiped out nearly a whole month profit on my accounts, some managed account ( a few new one, with high risk multipliers, that isnt my suggestion or choice, even more).
Having this happening on the 1st day of the month, where though end of November HWM was declared, but fees arent paid yet, and of course now wont be cos the drawdown ( however not pro biz like to do from investors, really) renders the last month nearly a no income month.
Something of course that need to be dealt with, cos the bills dont stop with a drawdown.

2 positive things came out of this drawdown however:

1. some investors, or ppl tracking my performance could "finally" see an equity SL in work, and take a note that the 10% equity SL is honored and kept.
2. learnt that most investors may indeed delayed the payment as a 'safety' in case of a drawdown...very well, i may trade for them until the HWM reached, cos i am a nice guy, but beyond it will be a MAM/PAMM or nothing, cos wont get to this silly situation again with anyone!

And now it is time to resume trading and put the drawdown out of mind and behind...
Only i wish this Monday wouldnt look so dead as it does

PS.
will think about writing some on the topics aa4fx asked...maybe this week...
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #410
  • Dec 5, 2017 9:45am Dec 5, 2017 9:45am
just a small update:

this week back in the game.
the first trade on Monday felt a little strange, sort of testing the waters if i still get this; it is like riding a bicycle.
joke aside,
there is a drawdown to tackle, and it takes time and dedication.
dedication to not rush myself, not trade larger, not trade smaller, and keep with the general entry criteria i used to.
so far the week started with 2 nice days, and reduced the drawdown by about 1/3rd...
here as it stands now:
This Month -5.3%
if able to pace myself and keep out of trouble, it should be about by mid-Jan on new equity peak.
the task on hand now. not an easy task. but a doable one.
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #411
  • Dec 5, 2017 11:31am Dec 5, 2017 11:31am
Any confused investors? I dont think so .

If u go like that before NFP you will recover and before rate hike you will have 2-3% in hand. But again better not get to excited just do how you have been doing till now.

You are about to show how one should handle such loss in real. I think that wasnt covered in your journal.
  • #412
  • Dec 5, 2017 11:41am Dec 5, 2017 11:41am
Quoting Kxeroo
Any confused investors? I dont think so . If u go like that before NFP you will recover and before rate hike you will have 2-3% in hand. But again better not get to excited just do how you have been doing till now. You are about to show how one should handle such loss in real. I think that wasnt covered in your journal.
the handle of loss, and recovery was probably something i wrote before...yep, very likely.
the actual current DD, and its recovery...well, there was not really this much DD for a very long while.
but if all is well, it should be a temporary issue. a work in progress...
will see.
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there is always, always another trade!!
  • #413
  • Dec 5, 2017 4:46pm Dec 5, 2017 4:46pm
Quoting profitfarmer
the first trade on Monday felt a little strange, sort of testing the waters if i still get this; it is like riding a bicycle. joke aside,
I know this was meant a joke. But every time I place a new trade I feel like this.

But I think in a way it's a good feeling to have because it'll remind to pick up your game and not become too comfortable because thats when we start making a mistake - when we play gods (another scenario would be when we're inexperienced).

As long as we keep a good control over our emotions there shouldn't be any problem getting over this drawdown given your track record. Meditate and be optimistic
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  • #414
  • Dec 5, 2017 7:23pm Dec 5, 2017 7:23pm
Quoting Piquant
{quote} I know this was meant a joke. But every time I place a new trade I feel like this. But I think in a way it's a good feeling to have because it'll remind to pick up your game and not become too comfortable because thats when we start making a mistake - when we play gods (another scenario would be when we're inexperienced). As long as we keep a good control over our emotions there shouldn't be any problem getting over this drawdown given your track record. Meditate and be optimistic
every time opening a trade should have a small fear factor that keep you away from being too early, trading too big, trying to hold too long.
but that fear should be never too big to hold you back from pulling the trigger!!

longer term track record only give a peek into statistic, but wont give a distribution curve of it...so there is really no " shouldnt be problem"
if my statistic says that on average every 40 trading days i will encounter a net losing day...it does give a average frequency without the randomness in distribution.
of course, i would love to believe it is evenly distributed between the history, would make any recovery a whole lot easier, sure.
but the fact is, it can be distributed in any random ways, ie. just as possible to have 2 losing days in a row and no losing day for 80 trading days, etc.
why is this matter?
the same random distribution apply to calculating expected DD, max DD...especially if the sample isnt too large.
we have a proverb: the lightning doesnt struck 2 time to the same place.
but sometimes it does, LOL!
statistic only works if conditions kept even, and that include emotional side too..we, humans, have difficulty to do that, as every certain action have some kind of reflection on our emotions.

happy trading!
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #415
  • Dec 5, 2017 7:47pm Dec 5, 2017 7:47pm
Quoting profitfarmer
{quote} statistic only works if conditions kept even
what can I say more ?

you hit the nail on the head

I'd like my max drawdown below 150$ and it has been but few more hits 500$, 1000$ and even 1500$ would blow up in a matter of months or days that is unless you have no idea what you're doing, black swan event or you have gone schizophrenia and can't get your emotions under control.

I've been thinking about what you said about RR, and I think it's silly and counterproductive to want to have 1:2 or above trades, because after all we're playing with statistics over a certain period of time. Sometimes conditions limit the potential gain even if you keep on making right entries if you don't take it while you can it does and can easily wipe out your whole gain in a matter of minutes leaving you with another loser and negative expectancy.

I think exit is the hardest part, I'm wondering how you do it ?

I'm inclining more towards I'd rather take my 30pips and wait for a re entry point. 30pips +20pips + 30pips could easily add upto 70 or more.
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  • #416
  • Dec 6, 2017 5:09am Dec 6, 2017 5:09am
Quoting Piquant
{quote} what can I say more ? you hit the nail on the head I'd like my max drawdown below 150$ and it has been but few more hits 500$, 1000$ and even 1500$ would blow up in a matter of months or days that is unless you have no idea what you're doing, black swan event or you have gone schizophrenia and can't get your emotions under control. I've been thinking about what you said about RR, and I think it's silly and counterproductive to want to have 1:2 or above trades, because after all we're playing with statistics over a certain period of time....
good question
there is no one size fit all answer to this, really.
i am mainly a scalper, so, have a natural inclination to close as soon as i have 3-10 pips profit.
sometimes i hold a little longer. depend on the setup. my perception that it may go against me more. or why i entered in the first place, for catching a quick retrace on a vertical move, or bought based on hitting gradually what i think an oversold area.
also consider where M5 is vs. H1, H4...
and finally, if the trade moved against me, more than i expected in my pre-entry scenario, then i am happy to get out near BE, and look for another one. the reason behind, that i would expect that most retrace maybe over by that BE that case, and had been wrong a little in my judgement by entering early, i may not be much in sync to risk trying to stay to my original exit area.

makes sense?
maybe for second read?

the take home point of the story: every trade is a little different, and have to be somewhat flexible on the move. i dont use fixed pips TP to exit, though usually set a TP once in the trade, in case get lucky and price suddenly jump my direction...full moon happens more often, but doesnt hurt to do, so why not!
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #417
  • Dec 6, 2017 5:43pm Dec 6, 2017 5:43pm
Quoting profitfarmer
{quote} makes sense? maybe for second read? the take home point of the story: every trade is a little different, and have to be somewhat flexible on the move. i dont use fixed pips TP to exit, though usually set a TP once in the trade, in case get lucky and price suddenly jump my direction...full moon happens more often, but doesnt hurt to do, so why not!
Got it
Considering you're a scalper your numbers are phenomenal !!

I happen to think swing trades are high risk it can go against you overnight, especially with high imp news releases lined up almost every day of the week.
Heck even seen one trader losing 30K on an overnight DAX position as it usually opens with a huge gap.

Lower TFs give you better entry points with minimal risk
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  • #418
  • Dec 6, 2017 9:17pm Dec 6, 2017 9:17pm
Quoting Piquant
{quote} Got it Considering you're a scalper your numbers are phenomenal !! I happen to think swing trades are high risk it can go against you overnight, especially with high imp news releases lined up almost every day of the week. Heck even seen one trader losing 30K on an overnight DAX position as it usually opens with a huge gap. Lower TFs give you better entry points with minimal risk
something what i look is 'time in trade' when scalping.
if i was right in my assessment it should be couple minutes on average to be out.
if not, the trade can be dragged on...
it still can be profitable in the end,
but how i see: the longer i stay in , the more likely that the conditions i originally based my entry are changing, or have changed and the trade likely evolve it something that is completely different and may not touch it at start.
thus i put weight to be out as soon as i can with a decent enough profit, vs. trying to chase the max possible outcome.
of course, price can move beyond my first trade opened, and often do.
with an example: if i start to buy EurUsd from 1.1820, and my idea that 1.18 will likely stop the fall and reverse...if i see 1.1790-1.18 fail as a support, i consider being wrong, and it is damage control and getting out even from there, and not trying to see price rebound to 1.1830...even if eventually it will...if my averaged price is 1.1805, i will likely be out 1.1807 and move on....not waiting to BE to my first entry price or beginning profit target.
sometimes it is wrong, cos price often hit the profit target after.
sometimes that small rebound let bail out at BE or little profit is the only chance i get before price continue against me.
but if original setup went to worst case scenario, ie sup/res. i thought will hold as some temporary barrier, and had not, best to be out, with my capital in hand, and wait till the dust settle.
there is always another trade ( as long as i have equity to place it!!)
there is always, always another trade!!
  • #419
  • Dec 7, 2017 1:12am Dec 7, 2017 1:12am
Quoting profitfarmer
{quote} something what i look is 'time in trade'
So do I !
But haven't yet kept my consistency in practice
From what I have observed there's a cycle that goes on throughout the day or the session besides your usual support, resistance and candlestick formation or patterns.
I like my cycle of price as an extra confirmation keeps you out of bad trades + and hold onto the right ones.
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  • #420
  • Dec 8, 2017 5:29am Dec 8, 2017 5:29am
without name, or any forum ID mentioned...

today i got this mail from someone:
"Hi mate. I saw some of ur posts and it looks like u r quite knowledgeable. I wanted to ask if its okay we stay in touch on Fb or somewhere for chatting? May be we can discuss and help each other.

I have been an on and off trader for almost 9 years now. Haven't been successful yet."

and my answer:
"hi

congrats for the 9 yrs experience.
and sorry that you havent been successful yet.
based on your own words, i am not very sure how could you be help for me then, but who knows.
maybe i could help you a little...

to stay in touch...i dont use any solcial media, at all. never had a FB, or twitter, or whatever.
i use skype, email, and this forum.
and skype sparingly, cos it is not too wise when trading

so, if you wish, you can write here, and see if we could be of any help to each other.

cheers
PF"

i think it was not what he was expected, even though the truth; i dont use social media. never had.
however,
i am more than happy to help out here and there for some idea for those whom ask me.
so, please dont afraid to do so.
just dont expect holy grail solution, magic EA, or 100% guaranteed system...i dont have those.
my answer not intended to be cocky, just a honest take on reality...if someone after many years still dont see at least moderate success, it is hard to think what to learn from him.

something else.
being December, i was thinking that for someone i would love to offer a present, that maybe for few occasion mentor a little. just for the fun of it, and hopefully for his/her benefit.
but being right now in a drawdown still, ( from the 1st Dec. loss) it doesnt feel appropriate. or maybe does.
i dont know if anyone would be interested, i have 81 subs and buddies, maybe some feel could benefit, anyway.
but it was and maybe still is an idea of mine, as during the holidays i will scale back and likely stop active trading.
now, living in a country with a wife that neither celebrate Xmas, i will have plenty free time on my hand...
there is always, always another trade!!
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