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I thought I'd have another go at the DOW today since my forex trading yielded a -20 result. I needed to find a way to top up my account!
The Dow was moving lower and you can see the resistance line I drew in. The market was bouncing to this line before heading lower. However, at the blue arrow, the market broke the resistance line and I was looking at a possible long entry at 10532. Luckily for me this did happen as the market tanked. I wasn't flexible enough to short at this stage here so I
June 21, 2010
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I don't usually like to trade during the Xmas/New Year time as the markets are quite light on volume. However, it was my first day back today into work and it was sooo quiet! I have got into the habit of logging into the trading platform after work to have a look at the market.
I made a trade, long USDCHF at 1.0556 and got out at 1.0594 for a 38 pip profit with a 50 pip stoploss. Not really a good trade overall as my pip count should be at least equal to my anticipated stoploss to have any ch
December 29, 2008
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I saw a shorting opportunity today when the GBPJPY had fallen and rebounded... I shorted on the rebound and it fell 70 points... hoorah!
I got in at 158.66 and got out at 157.96.. all in a matter of 15 minutes or so.
I don't want to speak to soon but lately my trading has been going quite well, I am far more picky with my trades and very careful when putting them on. The initial trade was with a 50 point stop and 100 point target.. however, in the market you need to be flexible where you c
October 29, 2008
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