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Who says we cannot predict, you can, thats not a problem, problem is how you react after you've predicted. (c) Immy
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Darren wrote:I didn't think today was going to be a big moving day after the huge moves yesterday, but I was wrong! However, I decided to drop down to 0.5% per trade as I have had a great week and it was a Friday - what a shame I did that! :D

A fantastic trade and the reason I'm replying is twofold. One, I am so happy for you seeing you "in the zone". Two, word of warning, NEVER mess with money management. Consistency is the name of the game. The rest you know well my friend. Well done have a great weekend! cheers
What is the Secret of Successful Trading?
The Consistent Pursuit of DS1 :nerd

The thing that makes me money in trading is when I "Objectively Follow my Trading Plan".

I understand that I can't catch all the moves or all the signals but my objective is to catch THE VALID SIGNALS & ONLY the Valid Signals.

My Deathbed Advice "5:1 Reward to Risk Ratio".

Yo, banana boy! 🍌
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immy wrote:
Darren wrote:I didn't think today was going to be a big moving day after the huge moves yesterday, but I was wrong! However, I decided to drop down to 0.5% per trade as I have had a great week and it was a Friday - what a shame I did that! :D

A fantastic trade and the reason I'm replying is twofold. One, I am so happy for you seeing you "in the zone". Two, word of warning, NEVER mess with money management. Consistency is the name of the game. The rest you know well my friend. Well done have a great weekend! cheers
Thanks for the wise words Immy and you are right as I did get slightly annoyed with myself for reducing the risk as it would have probably been one of my most profitable trades if I hadn't of done so! Oh well, it was still a great day. :D

A setup is a setup... :)
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2 trades this morning, 1 break even and the other with both halves out at 1:1. :)
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same happened on my trade got stopped out and then i continued to move on :)
I see nice trading continues :-bd
All I need is Aims. Just love it !
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Darren,

in you trade of AU M1, i see that when you entered the alligator was not completely inside the aims box, do you consider something else while entering/
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zainfakhan wrote:Darren,

in you trade of AU M1, i see that when you entered the alligator was not completely inside the aims box, do you consider something else while entering/

It was virtually all in, but as long as my entry is above the red line I will take it if Aims is small. :)
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zainfakhan wrote:Darren,

in you trade of AU M1, i see that when you entered the alligator was not completely inside the aims box, do you consider something else while entering/

It was virtually all in, but as long as my entry is above the red line I will take it if Aims is small. :)
Yes, Zain, the minimum requirement is Red Line, a Fractal/AIMS breakout at least above the red line. That is why Grant uses only the green and red line of gator. I often take setups, at least above the red line, which I call aggressive entry, when other odds are on my side, e.g. I'm trying to get in earlier to hit the upcoming/possible 5th wave. I'll share a picture here ... if you don't mind... :)

ps: don't forget the last bit of his sentence, "when aims is small" meaning when the box is tight, or in other words, if all other odds are in our favour, it should compensate it.
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What is the Secret of Successful Trading?
The Consistent Pursuit of DS1 :nerd

The thing that makes me money in trading is when I "Objectively Follow my Trading Plan".

I understand that I can't catch all the moves or all the signals but my objective is to catch THE VALID SIGNALS & ONLY the Valid Signals.

My Deathbed Advice "5:1 Reward to Risk Ratio".

Yo, banana boy! 🍌
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This mornings trade. I missed the great GU setup as I was called away from my desk at the wrong time! I still managed a nice little trade though. :)
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