Was going to start a new thread for this, put will keep it on this thread.
Started a new challenge in FY 2016 Australia.
Trading, running and weight loss trying to measure performance.
Have now decided to look at a weekly and monthly on the trading stuff.
Just trying to improve performance in all.
With two new accounts for this project FP Markets and Saxo Markets.
With weight down to 94 and sub 4 min mile, going to need to 2 years for the mile challenge.
Currently 46 so will be a big challenge.
And just findout where the trading can take me with work and focus.
Using swing trading which is new to me, born tape reader scalper from 15 years ago.
Shares and futures, now trying to swing with charts, very hard going at the moment for me.
The first two months show that, but know it's in me.
Working now and have less time to scalp now and don't want to spend long periods looking at screens .
Only 2 months into this, so will keep moving on updating the thread.
Have attached performance, happy to attach statements as I move along.
Have decided not to capture this excel data anymore.
Not looking or using it now.
Still will hedge, but now will be more of a judgement call.
Can also chart it if needed, but won't be going down that road.
In writing now, goodbye my old friend.
Now with weekly reporting seems to keep me focused with the tail in the game. Have decided on some future with the Iress account. Account is a mess, so will take time to get it right and going. But knowing where to take it, gives me a smile and something to work with going forward. Will put statements up at month end.
Not trading full time at the moment, but have in the past.
Currently working in the office(accounts) 3 days per week and 3 days in the stores area of a manufacturer company.
With the fitbit reading I'm doing under 2,500 steps in this period for the office. But in the stores area doing 10,000 to 12,000 steps in this period. Store over 10.5 hours and office over 9.5 hours.
If you sitting there over a long period trading and also have poor food and drink choices. It's not going to help the mid range area and the ability to focus. Keep a glass water next to the PC. Buy a resistance band or kettle weight and do a 5 minute or shorter workout. The kettle weight is a great short cardio workout. Plus walk everyday or run if that is your thing.
No guarantees but hopefully exercise can help make you a better trader.
September Numbers.
Saxo is working okay, Iress still a mess, but some improvement.
Tried an account with CMC but not for me, so going to give FXCM a go.
All swing trades with 30 mins spent at the weekend and 10 to 15 min each day.
