"Just Oil"
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 09, 2012 at 20:11
I like Macs but seems too expensive compared to regular PCs utilities now as regular Windows machine are really cheap and perform rather well and I have only had 2 virus related problems of this magnitude mostly because my wife keep pop up options on I think.
We are thinking to get second PC or laptop on Boxing day. It is cheap ow and will be even cheaper so I can use this PC or second PC solely for trading.
We are thinking to get second PC or laptop on Boxing day. It is cheap ow and will be even cheaper so I can use this PC or second PC solely for trading.
SaltyWaters posted:
Oh! By the way.... regarding computers now... 😄
As you said 'My my, last Friday just minutes after I made last post my system crashed. Some virus. PC has been restored only today and still only one monitor is working. taking it back to the shop tomorrow'
Like you I had the same issues happening to me way too often. That was the reason I switched from Windows to Mac 5 years ago.
I had 6 Windows machines and I replaced them all for Mac's (I only use 1 for trading by the way) and every since I haven't had a crash or a virus. I don't even have an anti-virus on my Mac's neither anti- spyware programs to protect me and everything has been fine.I cannot say the same about Windows: I had all the protection there was on the market including firewall's but didn't help much.
I'm really happy with my iMac. 21.5-inch: 2.5GHz $1,199.00
Cheers.
forex_trader_79941
Member Since Jun 06, 2012
1439 posts
Sep 09, 2012 at 20:32
laptops die in a year or so. you have no upgrade opp.
better to use PC.
MAC is hobby stuff.
walker
better to use PC.
MAC is hobby stuff.
walker
Chikot posted:
I like Macs but seems too expensive compared to regular PCs utilities now as regular Windows machine are really cheap and perform rather well and I have only had 2 virus related problems of this magnitude mostly because my wife keep pop up options on I think.
We are thinking to get second PC or laptop on Boxing day. It is cheap ow and will be even cheaper so I can use this PC or second PC solely for trading.SaltyWaters posted:
Oh! By the way.... regarding computers now... 😄
As you said 'My my, last Friday just minutes after I made last post my system crashed. Some virus. PC has been restored only today and still only one monitor is working. taking it back to the shop tomorrow'
Like you I had the same issues happening to me way too often. That was the reason I switched from Windows to Mac 5 years ago.
I had 6 Windows machines and I replaced them all for Mac's (I only use 1 for trading by the way) and every since I haven't had a crash or a virus. I don't even have an anti-virus on my Mac's neither anti- spyware programs to protect me and everything has been fine.I cannot say the same about Windows: I had all the protection there was on the market including firewall's but didn't help much.
I'm really happy with my iMac. 21.5-inch: 2.5GHz $1,199.00
Cheers.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 09, 2012 at 22:24
If to take myself I did make a change probably back in 1990 but was on the way even earlier. I have been to McDonald's only once in 1990 just to check what's all fuss about, but I do like Pepsi a glass a week usually on Saturday 😁
They would go broke with this kind of customers.
I think that 'change from within' cannot happen to may people. Most of the people has no will power and are weak. They cannot change themselves.
They would go broke with this kind of customers.
I think that 'change from within' cannot happen to may people. Most of the people has no will power and are weak. They cannot change themselves.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 09, 2012 at 22:27
I am looking forward to old trends continuation. Another legs so to speak. my worries are aud/usd and gbp/nzd. generally , I am not interested in aud/usd now but will keep my stop where it is. It looked like a good trend start when I entered. I think I was actually a bit late with my entry. so far no signal to close.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 11, 2012 at 09:40
I tightened all stops now. tomorrow big news day. German constitutional court ruling. will not let market go against me like I did last time when i was a lot up and did not lock any profits and even not moved stops to be and hence my current DD. moved stops to under/above the recent swings lows/highs and let's see what market will do. Tomorrow news is a kind of news that can change trend.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 11, 2012 at 09:40
I carry no risk now.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 11, 2012 at 12:39
I have not been able to access my demo oanda platform for more than a week. have no idea why. removed demo account.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 12, 2012 at 08:33
got stopped for some pips on eur/nzd still 5 trades survive so far. probably German court ruling but Feds also talk to day and 10 years bonds, so expect volatility. I am dreaming surviving trades going to 1000+ pips 😇
some pairs probably reversing. might take entry but stops would be too wide so i am waiting.
some pairs probably reversing. might take entry but stops would be too wide so i am waiting.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 12, 2012 at 08:37
I have heard bonds some eur stuff got rejected. 1H candle on e/u is about 100 pips range. moved stop just 30-40 pips under it. locked 2.5:1 r;r. if it drop might drop hard.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 13, 2012 at 14:36
I have by now another 8-9% locked if stopped on all trades and went short gbp/nzd and eur/nzd. see what happens. eur/nzd is in longer term downtrend. it might be reversal time. i have been waiting patiently for this entry. hopefully it will work.
I am leaving on vacation this Saturday for 3 weeks but will have access to laptop. going to manage trades and open long term trades if I have signals during vacation as well.
I am going to move another about $300 to this account as soon as I am flat and have no running trades.
I am leaving on vacation this Saturday for 3 weeks but will have access to laptop. going to manage trades and open long term trades if I have signals during vacation as well.
I am going to move another about $300 to this account as soon as I am flat and have no running trades.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 13, 2012 at 16:35
well, herd is going wild. going out for lunch. chf/jpy stopped for BE after maximum 1:1 which means no good. crazy volatility. have not seen such for a long time.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 13, 2012 at 16:36
going out for lunch. it is crazy to watch this. aud/chf stop still held. missed by a couple of pips. good stop.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 13, 2012 at 18:46
got stopped aud/chf for 3% profit, some 330-350 pips. this one not bad. was 4:1 maximum got out at 3:1/ the trend for this pair looks like changing
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 14, 2012 at 00:31
Reconnected my demo account as I got access to Oanda demo again. added aud/usd as signal was. The method on demo now is completely different from the one I trade live. However started it after most signals happened so it is only these 3 trades so far. it is a lazier way to trade and system generates less signals as it has anti whipsaw feature to avoid getting into ranging market too often. less trades overall.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 14, 2012 at 00:32
it is also lon term trend trading method.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 14, 2012 at 08:29
aud/chf looks like a good buy and aud/jpy now looks very attractive for long. risk would be too big for now, will wait. leaving tomorrow on vacation so a bit hesitant.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 14, 2012 at 14:50
closed aud/chf long for small loss and gbp/nzd for small profit. do not like the way those pairs moved against me, eur/nzd would have hit my stop loss had not I closed it for BE. I always listen to what my gut feeling says.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 14, 2012 at 16:18
Had I closed all trades now I would be completelly out of DD and in profit. Nice run. however I think we are just starting.
The DD is almost gone as I locked 9+% and if I get stopped now I will be in only 2-2.5% DD. actually whatever left is not what I lst but what I paid in fees. they charged me for being short Aud. for so long
The DD is almost gone as I locked 9+% and if I get stopped now I will be in only 2-2.5% DD. actually whatever left is not what I lst but what I paid in fees. they charged me for being short Aud. for so long
forex_trader_79941
Member Since Jun 06, 2012
1439 posts
Sep 15, 2012 at 16:20
have a good time
walker.
walker.
Chikot posted:
aud/chf looks like a good buy and aud/jpy now looks very attractive for long. risk would be too big for now, will wait. leaving tomorrow on vacation so a bit hesitant.
Member Since Jan 14, 2010
2299 posts
Sep 15, 2012 at 16:45
Thank you Steve! Good trading to you. i cintinue trading and will post if I have time. There is only laptop there :
