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The weeks trades – crappy Forex and still trading the DOW

The weeks trades - crappy Forex and still trading the DOW

The last few trades, I did make quite a few trades on the currency and the DOW (urgh, why am I still trading this instrument?). I haven't documented everything as I usually do.... many of these trades were done during the day when I was at work and not able to give myself the time to watch the markets.. yes, what on earth am I doing? Anyway, since the 24th, I placed 6 currency trades... all losing.. hmm, I won't go too much into but they were all small losses. All I can say is that the currency

September 27, 2008 1 Comment Full Story

Some trades the other day…

Some trades the other day...

I made two trades the other day which worked nicely. I placed these trades on the 2nd September around 22.00 GMT. I went long EUR/AUD at 17353 with a 100 point limit and a 50 point stop. I also went short AUD/USD at 8366 with a 100 point limit and 50 point stop. I woke up the following day, both targets hitting their limits and making me 200 points!! Hoorah!

September 4, 2008 No Comments Full Story

Yes, the Dow was a good shorting opportunity…

Yes, the Dow was a good shorting opportunity...

The short entry was a good one.. however, in light of the strong uptrend I wanted to get out as soon as it hit any resistance and I got out at the round number 11600. The stochastics were also way into oversold territory so I got out and grabbed a measly 10 points. The market however, fell further and is currently at 11583... trust my luck!! The hardest thing I think about trading is knowing when to get out..  I think it's much more difficult than entering. The other day, I gave up over 1

August 22, 2008 No Comments Full Story

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