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  • #121
  • Oct 10, 2018 9:14am Oct 10, 2018 9:14am
Quoting Butterscotch
Every trader is susceptible to some trade losses. Every trader has a bad day but does not let that day cost you more than you make in an average profitable day.
Yes, every day is not Saturday, we have to keep mentality to face losses when trading, if not , there is a chance to make over trading after having losses due to emotions. So, be careful.
  • #122
  • Oct 10, 2018 10:22am Oct 10, 2018 10:22am
Quoting Gabrields
{quote} Agree with you, sometimes stats of both accounts differs, is the execution speed Agree with you, I have also felt this sometimes.
Frankly, if there is a really big difference between the way your demo and live account behaviour I recommend that you switch brokers because any tests you do on the demo account would give you unrealistic results.
  • #123
  • Oct 11, 2018 9:30am Oct 11, 2018 9:30am
Firstly you have to ask your broker to advise you, whether he provides same trading conditions both on live and demo. If Yes- the only difference will be the slippage and execution speed. Therefore, the result on the demo testing will be different from the result on live, however if your broker provides the same conditions- if you win on demo with any strategy, you should win on live with the same strategy as well, no matter from the results difference.
  • #124
  • Oct 11, 2018 1:06pm Oct 11, 2018 1:06pm
Generally it’s a big problem when we don’t get facilities as like demos , that’s why when choosing a broker its more appropriate to ensure brokers performance.
  • #125
  • Oct 13, 2018 9:01am Oct 13, 2018 9:01am
Quoting DwainUK
Firstly you have to ask your broker to advise you, whether he provides same trading conditions both on live and demo. If Yes- the only difference will be the slippage and execution speed. Therefore, the result on the demo testing will be different from the result on live, however if your broker provides the same conditions- if you win on demo with any strategy, you should win on live with the same strategy as well, no matter from the results difference.
I don't think there should be a very big difference between slippage and execution speed, and if there is it may be time to find a new broker.
  • #126
  • Oct 17, 2018 9:24am Oct 17, 2018 9:24am
Quoting mlawson71
{quote} The best and only way I can describe my early days of live trading is "a hot mess". I made loads of mistakes while trading, I picked a scammy broker, I lost my account more than once, I despaired, I raged, I occasionally cried, I am so glad I am not a newbie anymore. What about you?
Hum, got it mate! Almost all of we have the same experience! By the way, I hope now you are enjoying a lot (your live trading).
  • #127
  • Oct 17, 2018 9:54am Oct 17, 2018 9:54am
Quoting DarrenLehma
{quote} Hum, got it mate! Almost all of we have the same experience! By the way, I hope now you are enjoying a lot (your live trading).
It's a mixed bag. I am enjoying it when I profit, when I lose I just try to learn from my mistakes.
  • #128
  • Oct 18, 2018 6:47am Oct 18, 2018 6:47am
Quoting mlawson71
{quote} I don't think there should be a very big difference between slippage and execution speed, and if there is it may be time to find a new broker.
The difference is that there is no slippage on demo, however on live- the execution price depends from the liquidity (from supply and demand), so it is possible to have slippage. In regard of the execution speed, it is possible the execution on live to be slower (for example with 20-30 ms).
  • #129
  • Oct 18, 2018 9:57am Oct 18, 2018 9:57am
Quoting DwainUK
{quote} The difference is that there is no slippage on demo, however on live- the execution price depends from the liquidity (from supply and demand), so it is possible to have slippage. In regard of the execution speed, it is possible the execution on live to be slower (for example with 20-30 ms).
I am aware. My point was, if the differences are very big and noticeable and affect your results then it's time to consider switching brokers.
  • #130
  • Oct 18, 2018 10:42am Oct 18, 2018 10:42am
Quoting mlawson71
{quote} It's a mixed bag. I am enjoying it when I profit, when I lose I just try to learn from my mistakes.
Yes mate; I hope gradually you’ll improve your trading skill & you are on the way of pro trading! All the best.
  • #131
  • Oct 18, 2018 7:06pm Oct 18, 2018 7:06pm
Quoting DarrenLehma
{quote} Yes mate; I hope gradually you’ll improve your trading skill & you are on the way of pro trading! All the best.
Thank you! I wish you the same!
  • #132
  • Oct 19, 2018 11:44am Oct 19, 2018 11:44am
Quoting mlawson71
{quote} Thank you! I wish you the same!
You are always welcome mate! I’m glad.
  • #133
  • Last Post: Mar 11, 2019 6:43am Mar 11, 2019 6:43am
when using a demo account , try to be focused , trade as like live account , even though it is much difficult , otherwise no way to acquire something from here.
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