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  1. 1. Which products do you/do you intend to trade mainly?

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Hello, I am new to the forex and have been researching different technical methods. My main focus as of late has been the Gann fan. There seems to be a lot of info on how to use this tool correctly such as chart scale master time factor and different ratios given the market. Some of the examples I have seen regarding 45 degree lines etc. do not look like 45 degrees. If anyone can help with this topic, it would be much appreciated. Thx:)

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beware... another vendor !

 

How did I become a vendor and how did I get an ad in my post? I would suppose a guy who makes blanket statements could answer both questions with ease. BTW, I did NOT put the ad in my post and in fact don't even know how to put anything other than a smiley face in a post. Oh, I do know how to be a vendor though. Geesh...

 

Thank you,

 

Tom

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Hi there. I've been with TL for about a year, and just now found your forum. Haven't been an active trader for long, though; cash flow problems. (economic downturn, cutbacks at work, emergencies, home repairs, you know... Life :doh:) Hope to find info re: growing a small investment account with more than just savings, maybe ways to make my RSP function better. (FYI: "RSP" is Canadian for "IRA") Chat with you soon.

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Hello everyone,

 

I happened to stumble on this forum and I think this is an awesome forum with alot of shared experiences.

 

I am from Singapore, work as equity dealer and trade binaries primarily.

 

I *think* I know how to trade, however i have very very bad money management. In my recent history, I have turned $300 into $10,000 in a matter on 30 working days, and i have also more in a single trading day.

 

I would like to gain a mentor of sort so as to refine and sharpen my skills. Cheers.

 

tenfold

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Hello everyone,

 

I happened to stumble on this forum and I think this is an awesome forum with alot of shared experiences.

 

I am from Singapore, work as equity dealer and trade binaries primarily.

 

I *think* I know how to trade, however i have very very bad money management. In my recent history, I have turned $300 into $10,000 in a matter on 30 working days, and i have also more in a single trading day.

 

I would like to gain a mentor of sort so as to refine and sharpen my skills. Cheers.

 

tenfold

 

 

Hi,

 

Wow how did you turn $300 to $10000 ? Lucky rides? :) or a system or ?

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Hi All,

I am new to TL, hope you all had a Crackin Chrissy! Thinking of starting to trade fx. I have produced some great results trading securities on paper/demo and would like to transfer my skills, mainly mechanical methods of trading to the fx market. There is one thing i just can`t grasp with Fx and i hope an understanding TL member could possibly clear this up. Please excuse me if this is a stupid question! With Fx i dont understand how you can go long on a currency pair if you don`t have the counter currency to buy the base currency? e.g how can i go long on a AUD/CAD if my Fx accounts base currency is AUD. To me it makes sense that i could only short this pair!? Am i right to think this?? I really can`t grasp the whole concept, any help would greatly appreciated!

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I would like to take part in conversation of valuable threads that help me out to minimize weakness and improve skills.

I'm going to start me first new business and hope there are lot of info that provide time knowledge in taking right decision.

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Hi All,

I am new to TL, hope you all had a Crackin Chrissy! Thinking of starting to trade fx. I have produced some great results trading securities on paper/demo and would like to transfer my skills, mainly mechanical methods of trading to the fx market. There is one thing i just can`t grasp with Fx and i hope an understanding TL member could possibly clear this up. Please excuse me if this is a stupid question! With Fx i dont understand how you can go long on a currency pair if you don`t have the counter currency to buy the base currency? e.g how can i go long on a AUD/CAD if my Fx accounts base currency is AUD. To me it makes sense that i could only short this pair!? Am i right to think this?? I really can`t grasp the whole concept, any help would greatly appreciated!

 

 

Welcome to Traderslaboratory, and to spot Forex!

Is your forex broker a market maker?

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I would like to take part in conversation of valuable threads that help me out to minimize weakness and improve skills.

I'm going to start me first new business and hope there are lot of info that provide time knowledge in taking right decision.

 

This first new business, ... er, is it coaching traders?

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Welcome to Traderslaboratory, and to spot Forex!

Is your forex broker a market maker?

 

Hi Mystic, Nah no MM for me thanks! STP Broker,Rather pay com`s, no com brokers too wider spreads and its of no interest to them to do right by me, only them.....

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Hi Mystic, Nah no MM for me thanks! STP Broker,Rather pay com`s, no com brokers too wider spreads and its of no interest to them to do right by me, only them.....

 

I am sending you a PM with 2 com brokers i would recommend. I don't want to seem like I am plugging them.

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Hi All,

 

I am Larry. I am passionate about derivative trading. I have been trading in the Equity Derivative market ( basically index and stock Futures & Options) for the last three years. I would like to learn more about the same and will share my experience as well regarding how to make money using F&O.

 

Regards,

Larry

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Hi all,

I am M.Ahmed.

 

Found this forum through google. I liked the way it is designed.

 

I am an experienced trader of Forex and binary options. I started Forex trading in 2007 and binary options in the start of 2011. Forex trading results were horrible in the first year. I started to break-even in 2nd year of my trading.

 

I do not believe in "6-figure in a year" type EAs or systems in Forex. I do not believe in "Holy Grails" in Forex.

 

With all my experience and my knowledge, I consider forex an investment opportunity where YOU define ur risk and market defines ur return.

 

I will surely participate here to learn more about trading and to deliver what I have learned from my experience.

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