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Does Anyone Truly Make a Living Solely Trading the E-minis???
cfrn replied to ktartarotti's topic in E-mini Futures
Yes. That was my original answer, but it was rejected as being too short. I understand forum mechanics so no problem there. However, the original question posted which started this thread is in fact a Yes or No question and the factual answer is Yes. To the original poster I pray you've already found your answer. If not, now you know. Merry Christmas to all. Blessings DeWayne -
You're pulling our collective leg, right?
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EMINI PODCAST ARCHIVE Once again time to catch up on a few "lost" episodes. Tuesday June 25, 2013 Wednesday June 26, 2013 Thursday June 27, 2013 Friday June 28, 2013 Emini Coaches Corner w/ Robin Dayne | Episode #19 Monday July 1, 2013 Tuesday July 2, 2013 Wednesday July 3, 2013 Once again, thanks to the TL Staff for maintaining the best Trading Forum on the 'Net!
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While travelling by plane, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) was once told by a stewardess to put on his seatbelt. He retorted, “Superman don’t need no seatbelt!” to which the stewardess said, “and Superman don’t need no airplane! Put on your seatbelt please.” Traders often fall prey to Superman Syndrome after a string of successful trades. The rush of endorphins begins to cloud our thinking and we start to believe we really can fly. When you buy a child’s Superman suit at a toy store, it comes with a manufacturer’s note: This product is sold as a toy only. It does not enable the wearer to fly. After a good day, week, or month in the markets, we as Traders might be well served to put a post-it-note on our shaving mirror that says "You can't fly". It might not hurt to stick one on the platform monitor as well. Your success was not the result of a misplaced sense of self-worth, your downfall however, could very well be. Reading this will help bring you back to earth - Deuteronomy 13:1-5 . Now let's get into today's discussion with Robin and learn how you can spot Superman Syndrome in its early stages and prevent it from becoming your own personal Kryptonite. Just click here - Overcoming Superman Syndrome w/ Robin Dayne The Traders Coach
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Emini Podcast for Monday 07/16/12
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Emini Podcast for Wednesday 07/11/12
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Emini Podcast for Tuesday 07/10/12
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Emini Podcast for Monday 07/09/12
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Emini Podcast for Friday 07/06/12
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Emini Podcast for Thursday 07/05/12
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Stock Market Bargain Shopping With the possibility of a longer term bounce into the Presidential election, it might be worth taking a look at some equities that have been knocked down, but not out. We are not attempting to call a bottom, this is more like catching a Phoenix as it rises from the ashes. Our focus is 95% on the indices here at CFRN but after all, those indexes are made up of indvidual stocks right? As always, due your own due diligence and consult with a licensed investment professional. Magnum Hunter Resources (MHR) Consider buying $4.25 Stop / Stop Loss $3.75 / Initial Target $5.75 Key Energy Services (KEG) Consider buying $10.50 Stop / Stop Loss $8.75 / Initial Target $16.00 Dycom Industries Inc. (DY) Consider buying $20.75 Stop / Stop Loss $17.40 / Initial Target $22.50 LSI Corp. (LSI) Consider buying $7.10 Stop / Stop Loss $6.75 / Initial Target $8.75 Monster Worldwide Inc. (MWW) Consider buying $8.75 Stop / Stop Loss $7.90 / Initial Target $10.00 Emini Podcast for Friday 06/29/12
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Emini Breakout Kings Breakout trading is one of the most basic trading strategies. The term Breakout tends to make us think of an up move but a down move or a Breakdown, also falls under the definition of Breakout Trading Strategies. The most basic definition of a Breakout is that after a period of consolidation price moves either above or below a well defined support or resistance level. Traditional TA (technical analysis) says that the break must be accompanied by high volume for validation. On the chart above we showed the market moving 20 points on very light volume in a thin market on big news. So while the Breakout Trade is simple in concept, there are some complexities that should be understood. #1) Price may expend a great amount of energy to finally break through Support or Resistance. #2) After expending great energy, price will often retrace its steps triggering the stops of those who entered the trade based simply on the breakout without any follow through confirmation. #3) Those stops being triggered can then propel price higher or lower depending on the direction of the breakout. This should not be confused with the "They ran the stops" conspiracy. What I am explaining does not involve a "they", it is an explanation of how markets work. Breakouts can be traded on a 1 minute chart or a monthly chart. The concept is the same, the only difference is the risk required and the potential profit to be gained. When watching a daily chart, price might spend days or even weeks attempting to break out of a range. Once it breaks, if you place your trade without any additional confirmation you become what we call a One Eyed Jack. How To Be An Emini King In A Land Of One Eyed Jacks The difference between a Breakout and a Fakeout is - Confirmation Top 2 Breakout Strategies Confirmed breakout Failed breakout Now here's the top-secret breakout strategy you won't find anywhere else. ALL BREAK OUTS ARE TRADABLE OPPORTUNITIES The key to a successful breakout strategy is learning YOU CAN PROFIT no matter what happens. First, accept the fact that 50% OF ALL BREAK OUTS FAIL. Revel in it. This "secret" removes all bias and gives you a clear head. The knowledge simply makes you informed, embracing it makes you a King. Forget about the outcome of the break, simply trade whatever confirms. Emini Podcast for Thursday 06/28/12
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Emini Podcast for Wednesday 06/27/12
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Emini Podcast for Tuesday 06/26/12
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Bob, We just did the interview on Thursday and I have not had an opportunity to have it transcribed as of yet. Feel free to check back with me next week. Regards DeWayne
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Special Thanks to Burton Malkiel for graciously joining our discussion on Efficient Market Theory and his book "Random Walk Down Wall Street". Mr. Malkiel is a Professor at Princeton, Noted Author and Market Participant. As die-hard Technical Analysts ourselves, we have waited months for Burt to find time in his busy schedule to chat with us. You will find him charming even if you disagree with him. To listen to the interview simply click the headphones above. Please share your thoughts on what Burt has to say regarding his theory and popular book (now in its 11th printing) and why you as a Technical Analyst do not believe the markets are random. I look forward to your comments.
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S&P 500 Emini Futures Our projections written Thursday night for the S&P action on Friday called for support at 1317/1318 and resistance at 1333/1334. Here's how it played out - (ES) Emini Futures 06/22/12 Also worth noting, on the hourly chart above you can see that the market closed Friday with a Bearish Engulfing Pattern in proper context. In simple terms, this calls for lower prices ahead. Emini Podcast for Friday 06/22/12
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Emini Podcast for Wednesday 06/13/12
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This is our first interview with James Koutoulas, Hedge Fund Manager turned White Knight / Wonder Boy Attorney for over 10,000 victims of MF Global and PFGBest. Are you a victim? James Koutoulas co-founder of the Commodity Customer Coalition, which represents the interests of over 10,000 investors and traders, pulled no punches today as he spoke with great passion regarding the plight of those who have been victimized not only by Jon Corzine of MF Global (currently partying in the Hamptons) Russell Wasendorf Sr. of PFGBest (currently incarcerated) but by the very regulators who were put in place to protect them. The breach of fiduciary duty is heinous at best. "My goal is real simple: getting everybody's money back," he says. "And I think we have a very high likelihood of doing just that." In early November, Koutoulas, along with fellow Chicago futures trader, John Roe – son of Tennessee Republican congressman Dr. Phil Roe – founded the Commodity Customer Coalition, a grassroots group that seeks to represent the complex legal interests of MF Global's former clients and now those of PFGBest. To listen to today's interview simply click the headphones above. This interview originally aired July 13, 2012
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This is our first interview with James Koutoulas, Hedge Fund Manager turned White Knight / Wonder Boy Attorney for over 10,000 victims of MF Global and PFGBest. Are you a victim? James Koutoulas co-founder of the Commodity Customer Coalition, which represents the interests of over 10,000 investors and traders, pulled no punches today as he spoke with great passion regarding the plight of those who have been victimized not only by Jon Corzine of MF Global (currently partying in the Hamptons) Russell Wasendorf Sr. of PFGBest (currently incarcerated) but by the very regulators who were put in place to protect them. The breach of fiduciary duty is heinous at best. "My goal is real simple: getting everybody's money back," he says. "And I think we have a very high likelihood of doing just that." In early November, Koutoulas, along with fellow Chicago futures trader, John Roe – son of Tennessee Republican congressman Dr. Phil Roe – founded the Commodity Customer Coalition, a grassroots group that seeks to represent the complex legal interests of MF Global's former clients and now those of PFGBest. To listen to today's interview simply click the headphones above. This interview originally aired July 13, 2012
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Emini Podcast for Thursday 05/17/12
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Emini Podcast for Wednesday 05/16/12
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Emini Podcast for Tuesday 05/15/12
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Emini Podcast for Monday 05/14/12
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To all the Mom's - Happy Mother's Day! Emini Podcast for Friday 05/11/12