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- Fri Nov 28, 2003 10:56 am
- Forum: Trader Psychology
- Topic: How to handle missing a profitable opportunity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6675
Thanks to those that have replied so far. Because I am still new to trading, every piece of advice helps. All though my system is simple, it has done well for me. After reading the responses I think the areas that I need to improve on are (1) not over-riding the system with discretionary ideas(not r...
- Thu Nov 27, 2003 10:59 pm
- Forum: Trader Psychology
- Topic: How to handle missing a profitable opportunity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6675
How to handle missing a profitable opportunity
I have been wondering how other traders handle missing an opportunity that turns out to be highly profitable. Just recently, this happened to me. I took a position in a stock, pyramided my way up, had a small profit, and then watched as I was quickly stopped out. I re-entered again later, only to ha...
- Fri Oct 03, 2003 11:51 am
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: Stock Volume
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9370
Stock Volume
I was just wondering what average level of volume most of you look at to be considered a good investment oppurtunity. How low is "too low", and is there a specific level that is better for trend following systems? What other cues should be looked at when it comes to volume that would help ...
- Mon Aug 04, 2003 2:21 pm
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: Is there a place for fundamentals in trend trading?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 26100
Is there a place for fundamentals in trend trading?
I am a fairly new trader, and trend trading is a new concept to me. My question is: Do fundamentals have a place in this system? Or does one simply choose a stock randomly, and apply the Turtle Rules? What I am trying to figure out, is what makes a stock making a new 55 day high(or a 20 day high) a ...