Who is a better trader in this scenario?

Jul 02, 2018 at 13:55
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Uczestnik z Mar 11, 2019   6 postów
Apr 03, 2019 at 14:23
apple1st posted:
Project73 posted:
Of course ultimately, it is about preference and what you value, but just for discussion/fun's sake, let's do this.

Who is a better in this scenario, assuming they both have the same ROI, drawdown, win rate and whatever statistics (lot size) you deem to be important-Trader A: the trader that trades the same few pairs over and over or Trader B: the trader that is able to trade many different pairs?

Trader A is obviously skilled in the sense that he is able to capture the trend moves, counter-trend moves, all the small and big moves in that same few pairs. On the other hand, Trader B is able to understand and execute across different pairs.

Who, in your opinion, is the better trader, assuming you got to pick one.


if you cannot make profit at 1 pair - do not go at multipair trading, because it will make your problems x-times more you have added pairs in your system. Trader A better in this case. Trader B more like dont know ewhat to do but believe in something that he not understand

True, but based on MPT, and trader B knows what he is doing, it greatly reduce portfolio volatility with negative correlation pairs.
Your investor will see stable growth and losses.
Uczestnik z Jan 01, 2019   1 postów
Apr 04, 2019 at 05:59
Trader A, IMO. As mentioned, if ROI and Drawdown and all stats are the same so inherently portfolio volitility will be the same also. I chose Trader A, because they are specialized in those few pairs along with a strategies for different market conditions of those pairs. This type of trader is better because trades will come to them versus Trader B where they are constantly looking for traders. Therefore, Trader A would have a less stressful lifestyle and more time to enjoy the trader lifestyle.
Uczestnik z Apr 18, 2017   718 postów
Jun 26, 2019 at 08:27
SaltyWaters posted:
There is no reason trader A should be considered better than trader B or vice-versa. Both traders are good traders.
Trader's preferences do not define skills.

And I think, consistency is the key! Making sudden huge profit isn’t any big deal even greedy traders can do so! But only the pro trades can make consistent profit!
Uczestnik z Jun 26, 2019   11 postów
Jun 26, 2019 at 11:34
AmDiab posted:
SaltyWaters posted:
There is no reason trader A should be considered better than trader B or vice-versa. Both traders are good traders.
Trader's preferences do not define skills.

And I think, consistency is the key! Making sudden huge profit isn’t any big deal even greedy traders can do so! But only the pro trades can make consistent profit!

Yes a bit one off profit could be total luck. Only real skilled trader will make money in long term
Uczestnik z Apr 18, 2017   920 postów
Jun 28, 2019 at 16:04
Laksa56 posted:
AmDiab posted:
SaltyWaters posted:
There is no reason trader A should be considered better than trader B or vice-versa. Both traders are good traders.
Trader's preferences do not define skills.

And I think, consistency is the key! Making sudden huge profit isn’t any big deal even greedy traders can do so! But only the pro trades can make consistent profit!

Yes a bit one off profit could be total luck. Only real skilled trader will make money in long term

I see; sometimes new traders get super excited after making 1-2 TPs! They focus on only big profit instead of learning!
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