Maybe because my exiting was a bit different today and that caused some cynics to question my trades. Despite the fact that I did explain the reasons why on the previous post.
Anyway, perhaps it's worth mentioning again the reasons for this blog. It is primarily for my personal use as a journal, so that i can review my trading and maybe spot some changes in how my trading is going and come up with some improvements etc. Also if other experienced traders comment on my trades then it may help me generally in becoming a better trader. And indeed this has been the case , for example sector watching, and increasing position size with same risk are two posts which spring to mind. And finally if the blog is of some help to other traders, then that can only be a good thing.
But please don't rely on blogs to be the holy grail. You need to find your own method of trading which suits your own personality etc.
If people think my trades aren't genuine then there is no reason for them to visit my blog anymore. It is beyond me though, why people would think I would spend an extra hour or so every day posting charts , entries , stops etc and commentary just for the hell of it..
Anyway, I'm not sure why I'm doing it, but here is my IB screen shot of my trades today with entry and exit times. Now I will await a couple of emails saying I had forged this in some way as well...lol
8 comments:
It really is a shame that this world is filled with so many mean-spirited people who seemingly want to deprive others of their dreams simply because they have none. In the end, words cannot change people. People change themselves when they begin to understand the benefits of doing so. Please stay above the wandering souls who have no dreams and do not give them an audience on your fine blog. Continued growth and success to you.
Philip
TR: I am not surprised that you are receiving hate mail. Quite a few good bloggers went private because of the constant bombardment of hateful messages.
Do not let them win the day by depriving others of the education your blog provides. This blog is absolutely the best blog to learn about trading.
There will always be a few morons who are such pathetic loosers they will forever envy the trading success of others.
Keep up your daily post and don't let a few idiots spoil your enthusiasm or dedication.
I would not be a better trader if your blog was unavailable. In fact, since I began day trading two years ago, only now am I beginning to improve my chances of success.
On behalf of all the readers who are grateful for your blog, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Furthermore, I encourage each of them to post a comment of thanks and appreciation. Ralph
Keep up the good work. learned a lot from your blog. thanks
Quentin
Hi TraderAM,
I've been following your blog for a while, and in my opinion, it is one of the best educational and entertaining trading blog. Having said that, however, it's beyond my comprehension why instead of learning and making themselves a better trader, some doubters waste their time in refusing the success of others? Perhaps that makes them feel better when they are not the only loser out there?
I appreciate every effort you put on this blog. Keep up the good work!
Well said. Even if it's bs, the fact is you have presented something that works and we can all learn fom it. Seems the nay sayers are envious: let them boil in their own gravy.
Thanks for all your comments.
I would've just posted the sreenshot and nothing else :)
I have just found your blog in the past week. I sent you an email this weekend, with a question on screen settings. I received your reply the next day and by Tuesday had the Screen working.
Yesterday was my first day watching. I got the watchlist off your blog due to the fact I do not know how as yet to create one. I watched that trade unfold but am paper trading at this time only. All the above I got for FREE and am gratefull.
I hope the negative words will not discourage you from blogging. I sent most of today going back over past trades, again offered FREE.
It doesn't matter what blog, forum or website nor the subject matter. I continue to see this behavior.
I hope you will continue and not let it affect your blogging or trading.
Thanks Again
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