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Your approach is not dissimilar to the "Writing Naked Option" approach. There is a swan around the corner.
Split
:-0 we'll have none of those nasty black beasties here please!
Your approach is not dissimilar to the "Writing Naked Option" approach. There is a swan around the corner.
Split
Another idea is to try to get the stop right, in the first place, then extend it by another 10-15 points in anticipation of a bounce. However, the stop has to be there.
Split, Unless i got things wrong this what steve was saying in post 102.
Eg:
mental stop at -20
hard stop at -40
I think the reasoning is sound! If a little uncomfortable!![]()
Split, Unless i got things wrong this what steve was saying in post 102.
Eg:
mental stop at -20
hard stop at -40
I think the reasoning is sound! If a little uncomfortable!![]()
These stops are massive! the method only needs 15 hard stop tops and 10 as a first alert that all is not well with the trade.
Hi Darktone
The method is sound, I have used method for over a year and have no problems with it. I do not no if it is or is not correct, it just works fine IMO.
What I will say is doing something is totally different to writing it, the old saying a good trade goes right from the off is or I have found it to be correct. I take a loss without thinking the moment I no I am wrong and it is always inside my money management plan.
Each to their own, if it works :?:
Not even a little uncomfortable once you get used to it.
I would say I expect a trade to go right from entry and once behind me is enoughit never gets a second go, I am very used to 3 timeframes and there relative positions to each other.
I would also say I do not disagree with the other sides opinion at all = One fixed Hard Stop in fact I have decided to adopt one fixed Stop myself, maybe I am more confident in my inicial assesment for Stop location S&R levels etc I do not no, BSD/db posts are very good IMO and one fixed hard stop is certainly the best approach for anybody new to trading IMO.
Just wait for a test of your proposed stop area before considering an entry
ps dont forget the rep pts or I will sulk![]()
Like the chart and run through
Stops include spread, as I have said because the trade runs in our favour from the off the worst case underwater so far in testing is 6 points 10 to 15 being an absolute luxury in terms of stop.
Sorry hadn't realised we had swapped instruments![]()
Hi LM
This looks like a great strategy for a newbie like me to get started on. I’ve carefully studied the first few pages and charts on this thread but unfortunately I haven’t grasped the basics. Please can you help? Below is my understanding of the rules, much appreciated if you can comment and correct me where I’ve gone wrong.
Rules for entering a long trade:
1. Wait for a completed bar that opens below the MA band, and closes above the MA band. This is the “market shows its hand” bit of the strategy.
2. Wait for the price (in the next uncompleted bar) to trade inside the MA band.
3. Watch the price move towards the upper MA band.
4. As soon as the price trades at the upper MA band, open a buy trade.
Rules for long trade stop loss:
I couldn’t see any exact rules, just “keep it tight”. Maybe stop if the price falls back to the MA?
Rules for taking profit:
Could not see any rules here.
Short trade rules are the mirror image of the long trade rules.
Thanks in advance, and looking forward to getting stuck in.
Hi sqlphone
Your not quite operating the rules as intended.
1. Yes that's correct.
2. Yes that's corect.
3. Here's where it goes wrong, once in the band you enter the price shown by the band as an order on the SB platform in te direction that the market as shown its hand,eg price breaks below the band wait for the price to retrace back into the band then enter your short order.
4. This is a flat market, the dreaded whipsaw.
Yes, short trade rules are the mirror image of the long trade rules.
Stops, If the trade doesn't go your way this is when to cut the trade short.
There isn't any rules at present for managing the trade and taking profit, this is on the way though, I'll just wing it for now.
Good luck.
Lightning
Here's an example trade made on the FTSE it shows two examples of trade entry with tis method
The Chart FTSE 2/1/2008
market and participants show their hand
7.00am bar breaks to the upside signalling a long
8.00 am bar opens in the bottom of the band zone, this looks good for a position long you read off the upper dotted line in this instance its 6434 this is participants as an order and we wait for the price to come to us and weare triggered long ...pow we are i a good trade.
the next example was done in realtime on the capital spreads demo!
14.00 pm bar looks bullish we haven't close below the 5 sma since the long from this morning.
15.00 pm price is diving the 5 sma turnes over, price reaches the sma and stalls momentarily at equilibrium giving you plenty of time to read off the short (lower band) and enter the order into the trading platform in this instance you would have entered 6485 as the point to go short, aftera bit more sideways movement ...pow down it goes triggering you into the trade that is from the off a good un.
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Here is the chart in question
http://www.trade2win.com/boards/att...628-three-keys-ftse-100-1-hour-02-jan-08-.png
Only just come across this thread, so forgive me if I am not 100% on the rules I only read as far as post #3 where I found something that has been over looked.
The method requires you to take a directional trend trade based off the direction of the sma. . Lets us look at your entry at 15.00 pm you would have entered 6485 the point to go short. This is where I feel you method FAILS, what if it turned around at this price at 6485 and closed above 6500 based on the 15,00pm bar, your 5sms would have been still trending up. The correct way to trade this method would be to wait for the bar to finish to draw, then your entry price would have been much lower but more reliable at 6440. Otherwise, you will get a lot of false signal over time. Something to think about.
The simplicity of this system is the rules for entry with tight SLs.
The exits certainly needs consideration.
However, give it to 10 traders and you'll get 10 modifications.
I'm working on my version and I'll post it here soon.
It is common fact MAs don't work in sideway markets. Switch to another time frame - zoom out or zoom in to get your bearings is what I do. Sometimes ofcourse it's best to lie flat. :cheesy:
Split, Unless i got things wrong this what steve was saying in post 102.
Eg:
mental stop at -20
hard stop at -40
I think the reasoning is sound! If a little uncomfortable!![]()
These stops are massive! the method only needs 15 hard stop tops and 10 as a first alert that all is not well with the trade.
Thanks, that post brings me towards his reasoning, again. But why the mental stop of -20? Does the trader intend to use it? I should say that the -20 level is his assessment of where the other traders' stops are that, hopefully, will be taken out, making the price react to a point when he can close at a better price. However, based on his hindsight analysis and just in case, he is placing a hard stop at -40 points.
Split
Yes, Don, you are right. In fact, I would say that Steve's system is greatly different from yours and could be more suited to a contrarianist trade i.e. opening where the main stop level is thought to be.
Split
Thanks, that post brings me towards his reasoning, again. But why the mental stop of -20? Does the trader intend to use it? I should say that the -20 level is his assessment of where the other traders' stops are that, hopefully, will be taken out, making the price react to a point when he can close at a better price. However, based on his hindsight analysis and just in case, he is placing a hard stop at -40 points.
Split
Hi split. If im honest Im not sure im getting what your asking completely? May be better to let steve answer that one and give his thoughts on where others stops may be etc.
My take on things is basic! Just like me!. Shall use 20/40 for example and in this case ive gone long and the market will take my soft stop.
Ok -20 just hit!
1) My soft stop has been hit and i accept that my position is ill!
2) Identify last swing high (in this case because im long) and set limit to close according to my reading of the price action.
By doing this you are attempting to exit your position near a price extreme in your favor! Exiting at your soft stop will get you out but at an extreme not in your favor!
Have a quick look at my tongue in cheek sammy the salmon trader above. I find it really tough to put into words what i mean sometimes. especially on a sunday morning!![]()