yesterday it was the day for big profits or losses. as usually, traders are not prepared for extended runs. the market outbursts suddenly after a sleep and traders do not believe the run will continue. once again, the conclusions after yesterday which reconfirm a common knowledge: let your profits run, cut losses, never trade against momentum. and one more - do not experiment with pairs you do not understand.
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$GOLD / $XAUUSD swing trader
$GOLD / $XAUUSD swing trader
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- Plot based on 8 years of data .
- Type: High leverage swing trader; long and short (CFD, futures)
- Frequency: 3 trades per month (avg)
- Win chance: 37.3%
- Profit factor: 3.2872
- Spreads: 0.6 (yes, quite wide; your broker might be better!)
- Position size: 9.35% of equity (half kelly%)
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Today's trades
the ema are 20 and 200, supported by the DMI cross-over...
it is good for all to align...increase chances of success.
it is good for all to align...increase chances of success.
Coin Flip Theory and Trading
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Fibonacci Fan Lines Trading System
Dear Community Members,
I have published last week my new article based on the Fan Lines Trading System .
http://www.dukascopy.com/fxcomm/fx-article-contest/?Fibonacci-Fan-Lines-Trading-System&action=read&id=1580
I have published last week my new article based on the Fan Lines Trading System .
http://www.dukascopy.com/fxcomm/fx-article-contest/?Fibonacci-Fan-Lines-Trading-System&action=read&id=1580