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Left profits on the table – EURUSD

Left profits on the table - EURUSD

I wasn't quite in the trading mood today, felt rather tired but I went long EURUSD anyway. I was lucky as it shot up 5 mins or so after my entry... I got in at 12532 and got out at 12619 for +87 pips. However, I got out a bit too early as the market continued to shoot up and I am currently seeing prices of 12711.. I have left profits on the table, in fact, 90 odd points I've missed out on... I only have got out half of what I could have taken! Nevermind, a profit is a profi.. especially consider

November 13, 2008 No Comments Full Story

Stupid trading mistake – kicking myself

Stupid trading mistake - kicking myself

I have been quite careful of late and this has benefitted my trades.. I have found that the best trades are those which are 'boring'. When I say boring I mean that they do not give me the excitement which I experienced before... I just put them on and wait patiently. Sometimes I am not patient and end up closing them too early. Anyway, one of the terms I have heard before is 'bottom pickers get smelly fingers' referring to those who try and time bottom of markets and this also corresponds to

November 11, 2008 No Comments Full Story

EURCHF – pips galore

EURCHF - pips galore

Last night I put on a short at 1.4983.. it was a lovely trade and one which I just closed at 1.4877 for +106 pips.

November 11, 2008 No Comments Full Story

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