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  • #121,041
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:04am Nov 6, 2012 2:04am
let me share something with u guys: i started a new job a couple of months ago. since it didn't come with a new car as usual, i decided to to the math and i came to the conclusion that i d save 500 yuroos if i used public transportation. so i did. itcs a whole new world i m writting this on the train to work.
dreams do come true.
  • #121,042
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:04am Nov 6, 2012 2:04am
The small choppy ranges in EU make it tough to swing trade intraday.

It is still possible to grab a few dustbins but you have to accept that your take home gains will be less ......you have to do more for less

I am not superstitious regarding who pays for lunch....EU or Gold or anything else for that matter is OK with me.
" Never let the past hold the future to ransom "
  • #121,043
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:07am Nov 6, 2012 2:07am
Quoting wannaberich
let me share something with u guys: i started a new job a couple of months ago. since it didn't come with a new car as usual, i decided to to the math and i came to the conclusion that i d save 500 yuroos if i used public transportation. so i did. itcs a whole new world i m writting this on the train to work.
Good luck with the new job
" Never let the past hold the future to ransom "
  • #121,044
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:09am Nov 6, 2012 2:09am
Quoting Gleneagles
Done and dusted

I am a legend in my own mind now trading Gold

100% track record

1 trade 1 win


I think you'll get on well. May transport you back like three/four years on EU.

The way I size my lots: A $4.00 run on Gold == 40 pips on EU, so...closing up anywhere around there and waiting for the next one is never THAT bad of an idea. 40 pip runs on EU seem almost rare these days. They aren't, of course...but it sure feels like work finding them. Bastards!
  • #121,045
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:11am Nov 6, 2012 2:11am
Quoting USD-Bear
morning, took some AU shorts @ 1.0425
Morning!

Plenty of room below! Would sure love a little higher to join you.
  • #121,046
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:11am Nov 6, 2012 2:11am
lisbon buses are great team work teachers. yestdrday was so cramped that we had to take turns to breathe. also teaches u how to face disapointment and frustration: when i stepped out of the buses there was another that stop 5 seconds later and it was empty
dreams do come true.
  • #121,047
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:15am Nov 6, 2012 2:15am
thanks, G. loving it so far. not loving the fact that i spend 3h to get there and back. at least i'll can spend a big part with u guys here.
Quoting Gleneagles
Good luck with the new job
dreams do come true.
  • #121,048
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:15am Nov 6, 2012 2:15am
Quoting Gleneagles
The small choppy ranges in EU make it tough to swing trade intraday.

It is still possible to grab a few dustbins but you have to accept that your take home gains will be less ......you have to do more for less
Echoed below! Can we strike?

Quoting Gleneagles
I am not superstitious regarding who pays for lunch....EU or Gold or anything else for that matter is OK with me.


Nice!
  • #121,049
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:16am Nov 6, 2012 2:16am
Quoting wannaberich
lisbon buses are great team work teachers. yestdrday was so cramped that we had to take turns to breathe. also teaches u how to face disapointment and frustration: when i stepped out of the buses there was another that stop 5 seconds later and it was empty
id love to be squished together on a lesbian bus
  • #121,050
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:20am Nov 6, 2012 2:20am
Quoting wannaberich
thanks, G. loving it so far. not loving the fact that i spend 3h to get there and back. at least i'll can spend a big part with u guys here.
500 EUR is a lotta cheese...and a few chinchillas.

How long would the drive take? I'm a big fan of public transport. Love to drive, too...but do far, far less of it these days. Airport runs and heading out of town is about it.

Glad you're happy in the job, mate!
  • #121,051
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:24am Nov 6, 2012 2:24am
Oil seems to love the H1 50sma (simple...and in blue). Look at it walking down the thing for the last 13 hours...

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Fixed I tells ya!
  • #121,052
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:28am Nov 6, 2012 2:28am
Quoting fxjawn
id love to be squished together on a lesbian bus
Would you bring the heat?

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  • #121,053
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:33am Nov 6, 2012 2:33am
Quoting kenfen69
Would you bring the heat?

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lol u love that saying
  • #121,054
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:34am Nov 6, 2012 2:34am
Quoting kenfen69


I think you'll get on well. May transport you back like three/four years on EU.

The way I size my lots: A $4.00 run on Gold == 40 pips on EU, so...closing up anywhere around there and waiting for the next one is never THAT bad of an idea. 40 pip runs on EU seem almost rare these days. They aren't, of course...but it sure feels like work finding them. Bastards!
I ran a simple backtest going back to March just using a simple CCI to pick swing entries from 15/30M charts

Measuring maximum positive/negative pips from point of entry to try and get a handle on potential optimum stop and TP sizes.

Yup 40 pips seems to work well for TP or partial, even with stops around 50-60 pips the hitrate is 80% and more.

Even adjusting the position size for pipvalue/volatility , Gold has left EU behind the past few months.

Just running a simple ADR check on EU will confirm this.

Having said this, you can still pocket a few pips from EU but you have to adjust/accept that smaller ADR generally means less pips regardless of the trading strategy. The bright side is you can get away using smaller stops
" Never let the past hold the future to ransom "
  • #121,055
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:34am Nov 6, 2012 2:34am
bout an hour. a lot more confortable, for sure. on the other hand i can do loads of stuff on the train and bus that i cant while driving
thankks, K
Quoting kenfen69
500 EUR is a lotta cheese...and a few chinchillas.

How long would the drive take? I'm a big fan of public transport. Love to drive, too...but do far, far less of it these days. Airport runs and heading out of town is about it.

Glad you're happy in the job, mate!
dreams do come true.
  • #121,056
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:35am Nov 6, 2012 2:35am
Quoting kenfen69
Oil seems to love the H1 50sma (simple...and in blue). Look at it walking down the thing for the last 13 hours...

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Fixed I tells ya!
waiting for 82-83 area for a possible long
USOil W1:
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Don't be a hero. Don't have an ego. Always question yourself
  • #121,057
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:36am Nov 6, 2012 2:36am
Quoting fxjawn
lol u love that saying
Cracks me up!
  • #121,058
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:37am Nov 6, 2012 2:37am
added to EU 2767
  • #121,059
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:39am Nov 6, 2012 2:39am
Quoting Gleneagles
I ran a simple backtest going back to March...
Well said. Homework is good!

Quoting Gleneagles
Having said this, you can still pocket a few pips from EU but you have to adjust/accept that smaller ADR generally means less pips regardless of the trading strategy. The bright side is you can get away using smaller stops
Agreed...but it sure does feel like a lot harder work these days. Chop-o-rama. I find it a little draining.
  • #121,060
  • Nov 6, 2012 2:40am Nov 6, 2012 2:40am
dont know about the lesbians but here u'd get lots of interracial action, some old folks, the typical portuguese fat lady with a moustache, smelly dudes, an occasional milf and thats it. not true, not true. some nice chicks on the buses
Quoting fxjawn
id love to be squished together on a lesbian bus
dreams do come true.
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