ProTraderEd

For me each trade starts as a scalp to first target. So I define my style as a scalper; always on the look out for the bigger trade.
I trade the ES, FESX, FDAX.
My focus is on price and price bar patterns. I use range charts. This defines price without time into specific brackets. I pay close attention to the ratio of trading price on the building bars defined size. I also pay close attention to the speed of the bar building in relation to the previous bar. I pay close attention to the last few bars position in relation the nearby s&r. I pay close attention to the dom orders and cummulative order buildup as price approaches the trading bid/ask. I use market profile for volume distribution of current days trading, of pervious sessions tpo/vol areas, and of the kill zones. I use the volume at the price point setup for entry at the best possible moment I can see. I use standard and customized tools to help me define a trading opportunity before moving in to focus on the entry opportunity for minimal risk.
I am near 90% accurate to first target. My first target is 1 point (4 ticks). I trade 2 and 3c lots depending on the setups rating. I have only 2 trade setups, and 2 variations for add points or re-entry. I use a 6 tick money stop, and a 10 tick catastrophy stop on each trade. I also employ the free trade principle once I have some of the markets money to play with. I trade to my daily quota and stop trading for the day. I usually only trade 2 hours a day. Then I go and focus on the other parts of my profession ..ie - places like this and private clients.

I have had a few great mentors (and some real assholes), and have spent a fortune learning mostly the hard and costly way. If I can save anyone that pain, then I will. Its the least I can do, since in the exchange there is something for me. It keeps me sharp, keeps me focused and constantly under review and scrutiny. This is a tough profession and even tougher business. It is not for everyone.

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