Brexit

May 19, 2016 at 06:54
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Member Since Mar 18, 2016   127 posts
Jun 22, 2016 at 16:57
Thanks @togr
My accounts will ALWAYS show high DD. This is done purposely to maximize our withdrawals every week.
rob559
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011   1916 posts
Jun 22, 2016 at 20:11
take your profit and run..
Member Since May 11, 2011   235 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 06:24
wiseinvest posted:
Do you guys think it will be wise to leave a short eur/nzd trade with 400+ pips locked in through this or rather close it?

The general information I am getting is that the euro will remain bearish no matter the outcome, what do you think? I don't really want to close this position, but I will rather be safe than sorry..

I understand that there is a great chance that there will be no liquidity and stops won't be honored, but I am willing to leave 400 pips on the table if it can be made to 800 or more and will be in front of my terminal to intervene if at all possible when the referendum takes place in a few hours or so..

Your thoughts?

If I had guaranteed stops through my broker I would lock in the 400 pips and trail (if my aim is to squeeze out more profit)
If I had no guaranteed stops I would close it (if the size of the order is significant - As Magixs says, else I would put in a manual stop and see how far the rabbit hole goes).
For every loss there should be at least an equal and opposite profit.
Member Since Aug 13, 2014   7 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 06:36
what time will the action start
Member Since Dec 11, 2015   1487 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 07:09
Once the first concrete results come out, I suppose.
Member Since Jul 08, 2014   435 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 07:10
Exciting times to come!
Keep at it
Member Since Jun 08, 2014   120 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 08:02
You would not get excited if you are not in the game . Most of the traders closed their positions.
Often , the best trade is no trade at all
Member Since Jul 08, 2014   435 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 08:05
The opportunities going forward from this are great.
Keep at it
Member Since May 11, 2011   235 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 08:35
So despite receiving a response from XM.com in a query of margin / leverage changes:

'We thank you for choosing XM as your trusted broker.
Regarding your concern I would like to kindly inform you that kinldy we will notify all our client via email regarding this issue.'

No email was ever received, and margin requirements were changed on 'unknown' pairs (my margin requirement has doubled overall) 10 hours ago. Fortunately I had the foresight to alter my EA last week for any eventuality.

XM has lost a point in my good books for not informing it's clients on it's intent to alter margins, even confirming via support channels that they would... and didn't... Keeping my eye on you XM!, strike 1.
For every loss there should be at least an equal and opposite profit.
altescgroupinc
forex_trader_273440
Member Since Sep 08, 2015   39 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 11:34
How long this brexit last?
Member Since May 11, 2011   235 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 13:02
altescgroupinc posted:
How long this brexit last?

The referendum? voting till 10pm UK time. Then counting, probably be done by 5am UK time Friday morning.
Impact on Forex? months (2+), immediate shock on outcome, aftershocks as UK and EU adjust, re/negotiate terms, import/export considerations, etc.
For every loss there should be at least an equal and opposite profit.
rob559
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011   1916 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 15:37 (edited Jun 23, 2016 at 15:39)
altescgroupinc posted:
How long this brexit last?


IC Markets will increase leverage to normal levels as soon as the risks from Brexit have subsided.

i added 30% more capital and closed healf of my position,now my margin level is at 1500%,should be safe enough
rob559
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011   1916 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 16:10 (edited Jun 23, 2016 at 16:10)
rob559 posted:
altescgroupinc posted:
How long this brexit last?


IC Markets will increase leverage to normal levels as soon as the risks from Brexit have subsided.

i added 30% more capital and closed healf of my position,now my margin level is at 3,550 ,should be safe enough

and hedged all my remaining open postions
Elena_Chopin
forex_trader_332302
Member Since May 28, 2016   211 posts
Jun 23, 2016 at 21:57
For market, GB stays in Europe.....

Elena Chopin
Member Since Nov 14, 2015   325 posts
Jun 24, 2016 at 03:45 (edited Jun 24, 2016 at 03:48)
Wow, brexit is winning.
Member Since Jul 08, 2014   435 posts
Jun 24, 2016 at 03:50
WEoooow, go England.
Keep at it
BV350IE
forex_trader_338611
Member Since Jun 23, 2016   9 posts
Jun 24, 2016 at 06:23
With all the media coverage on the EU Referendum, I was expecting an Armageddon but on GBP charts, it seemed business as usual with whipsaws, etc.

Did I miss something or, is there supposed to be an after shock effect with more volatility to come?
Member Since Jul 08, 2014   435 posts
Jun 24, 2016 at 06:26
some 1800 pips from top to bottom, I think that's what most analysts were expecting, the results were coming in steady, so it wasn't an all at once moment.. Many think it will continue down to 1.25 in the coming weeks.

Stay safe, it's still clearing 50-100 pips in a few minutes.

I like the idea of shorting the Euro.
Keep at it
Member Since Jun 08, 2014   120 posts
Jun 24, 2016 at 06:28
More fun will be coming .
Often , the best trade is no trade at all
Member Since Jun 20, 2014   41 posts
Jun 24, 2016 at 06:31
The Remain is likely to win the referendum according to the latest developments UK Referendum . Any trader who long GBP should be a winner.
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