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@catalin

Really nice ones.. looks like you handle it well .
Stay green my friend .. could n t do it better

So, I don't think fitting the many nuances of this TDI system can be fit into a strictly "set it and forget it" mechanical system ... curve fitting is the risk there.

How I trade is different even though I use the same basic system that eelfranz used. He had the time to let his profits run and I don't. So I have smaller TPs of 20 pips with larger size. So I enter with 5 lots and on bounces I add 3 or 5 more. I only do it once per 24hr period. If I only get 8 pips or as much 25, matters not.

The only important thing is to not lose money. I have traded this TDI for a long time on futures, on stock options and now back to fx. I haven't found anything it doesn't work on. I just wish that MT4 didn't make me think I was using a 1980s trading software package..... what a clunky patchwork of a trading platform.

Like Sesamstrasse, I am very picky. And I only trade EU. Simple, profitable and still boring. Perfect.

Hey planthetrade,

I agree with you that the nuances of TMS that every trader puts in their own system are hard to backtest. That's why I referred to my backtest as the "Raw" edge of TMS. I have not read that book yet but I saw the author's name a couple of times and I will put it on my to read list (This one is getting too long).

I'm quite interested to hear more of your story. How long have you been trading with this TDI? I see you are pretty new to FF.

Best,

Hey catalin,

Nice post and nice pips on GA. As long as your winners > your losers your all good.

Regarding your AU entry:

Perhaps this is an interesting graph. Also, I think the AWR on AUDUSD has almost been reached.

Keep up the good work,

Hey Arso,

If I were you I wouldn't backtest too many systems. Instead focus on a system that is traded profitably by other traders. If this is the system of your chosing, then we can learn it together!

TMS is not a mechanical system. It is a rule-based discretionary system. What are your rules? What are your objectives?

Take care!

I see your point. Now let's see if the guppies can hold.

GBPUSD H4
Not strictly a TMS trade more of a PA thing with TMS backing. So why did I take it (hint look at other TF)?
TP set for next BRN as usual.

Thank you for the advice!! I will read more on the aroon and will set my stop loss on tops/bottoms of swings.

USD/UCH expected to face Bear Pressure on Correction, so keep a eye on that.

That's a good trade. I seem to miss all these obvious moves although I had many on my watchlist since the weekend...

Best,

edit: next target is March/15 Close 1.4830 imo

Long read but worth the read, read and learn.

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Hey Stefan,

Good post. Some valuable things in there. However, it is one thing to read but another to apply. I have read this stuff countless of times but have I really changed anything in myself?

Here's a pdf you might like to read. I apologize if it has been posted but I think it hasn't in this thread.

Best,

Thank Tibovwh I will definitely give it a read, yes you right it takes years of discipline to make it part of your trading mantra

It was a nice short - every indicator was showing a sell. I tot' this time I got it right. Suddenly the 2nd candle went havoc.

Always check to see what news is coming out when you enter a trade

Ouch I hope you had a stop loss in

I capitalised on this move during news 112 Pips, but ye pretty risky, I wouldn't advise trading during news

was it becuz unemployment claim news(although ff calender actual say its not good not bad either)?or becuz other news , or some big ppl start buying?

Don't worry! The same happened to me on a different pair. I was taken out at the news, because I was busy doing something else and did not close the trade by the news time.