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Pre-New Year trade – USDCHF

Pre-New Year trade - USDCHF

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 No Comments Full Story

GBPJPY short term short – scalp

GBPJPY short term short - scalp

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 No Comments Full Story

The right thing to do.. USD/JPY

The right thing to do.. USD/JPY

It seems like I did the right thing when I close my trade previously.. the market has dropped like a stone.. it's a shame I didn't enter the short as it would have been a nice trade!

October 27, 2008 No Comments Full Story

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