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Iron
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Hi Tash

Is that in order to go in the direction of the longer-term trend?

Jeff
mctash wrote:I agree that there is no such thing as correct settings. A tip I've recently found useful after watching some trading videos linked by a forum member, is to have multiple candlesticks of the same runner open at different time scales. You can then use the larger time frames to add weight to any indicators you might spot on the smaller time scale charts.

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mctash
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Hey mate,

I tend to use it as a safety indicator. I'm pretty new to this so mostly concentrate on trying not to lose :) Therefore I will look at say a five second interval candlestick for my short time frame, if anything happens on this scale such as break through resistance then I'll refer to a 15sec candlestick for a more medium term confirmation of that particular indicator. If they both agree that price is moving in a certain direction then it starts to look good. I also run a 30sec-1min candlestick for an even wider perspective. It something that technical analysts do according to those trading videos I watched, so I thought I'd try it. I've only really being doing this charting method for four days but I found my trading has improved.

However, I should point out I'm no expert and there may be no real benefit to this at all :)

Tash
Iron
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Hi Tash

With the financial markets, there are 2 schools of thought about whether to look at the longer-term trend.

One says that it's a good idea, as it gives your trade a higher probability of success. The other says that, if you can jump onto a new trend, then you can ride it further than if you leave your entry till the longer-term timeframe is in agreement.

With Betfair, I personally prefer to just look at one timeframe, although I should stress that I'm not a pro either! :)

Jeff
mctash wrote:Hey mate,

I tend to use it as a safety indicator. I'm pretty new to this so mostly concentrate on trying not to lose :) Therefore I will look at say a five second interval candlestick for my short time frame, if anything happens on this scale such as break through resistance then I'll refer to a 15sec candlestick for a more medium term confirmation of that particular indicator. If they both agree that price is moving in a certain direction then it starts to look good. I also run a 30sec-1min candlestick for an even wider perspective. It something that technical analysts do according to those trading videos I watched, so I thought I'd try it. I've only really being doing this charting method for four days but I found my trading has improved.

However, I should point out I'm no expert and there may be no real benefit to this at all :)

Tash
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mctash
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Ah yes. As with most things trading there are many schools of thought. I suppose that each can be effective if used in the correct manner. I find it hard to know what strategies or techniques will cross over from the financial markets to the sports markets.

The reason I have found it useful is because I'm not at a stage where I'm trying to maximize my profit levels. I'm slowly getting to grips with the market behaviour and taking a tick here or maybe a small trend there. This chart methodology gives me (however foolishly) a sense of assurance that even though in the short term it may move against me, in all likely hood my trade should be successful. Obviously the market shall do as the market pleases but as far as I can tell anything the tips the scales just slightly in your favour can help.

I must hurt a lot to lose big money in bad trades, but I think those of us who are starting out who do two or three hours low stakes trading still feel the pain of losing their entire session profits in one silly manoeuvre(even if it is just relatively small amounts). I'm willing to try most things that serve to reduce the frequency of these mini disasters.

Tash
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Hi Tash

I agree about the importance of protecting your bank.

That said, many traders make the psychological mistake of closing their trades for a tiny profit, rather than letting their profits run. Studies have shown that most people are more motivated to avoid losing money than they are to gain money. Basically, the pain of losing £10 outweighs the pleasure of making £10. As a result, they'll close out for 1 point even when the market is saying 'Hey, wait about, I'm probably going to give you a few more points if you just sit tight!'. :) And they'll hold onto losing positions, in the hope that the market will turn around (in my experience, it usually doesn't!).

Jeff
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mctash
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Yes, I think that learning to leave the profits running and ditching the losses (where appropriate) is an art form and one of key things to learn on the road to becoming a better trader.

The kind of protection I'm after is that which cushions "beginner style" avoidable mistakes. For instance you can spot what you should do based on market activity but enter the market in completely the wrong fashion, be it the wrong side, too late, too soon etc. My ideas may be correct but my execution is sometimes lacking, but that is something I can definitely improve through practice. This is completely unlike the market activity itself, which no matter how much I practice I cannot greatly influence without a whacking great load of cash.

Tash
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One thing I'd avoid (and again, I'm no expert myself!) is markets with insufficient liquidity.

If you try to trade a market 10 minutes before the off, with just double figure amounts on either side of the spread, odds are you'll get burned!

Also, you might want to avoid markets that jump around like a flea on acid! I know some traders to well in such markets, but there are also experienced guys on here who find them very frustrating, so they're probably best avoided when you're starting out! :)

Hope this helps.

Jeff
mctash wrote:Yes, I think that learning to leave the profits running and ditching the losses (where appropriate) is an art form and one of key things to learn on the road to becoming a better trader.

The kind of protection I'm after is that which cushions "beginner style" avoidable mistakes. For instance you can spot what you should do based on market activity but enter the market in completely the wrong fashion, be it the wrong side, too late, too soon etc. My ideas may be correct but my execution is sometimes lacking, but that is something I can definitely improve through practice. This is completely unlike the market activity itself, which no matter how much I practice I cannot greatly influence without a whacking great load of cash.

Tash
Iron
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Some Betdaq videos would be useful.

I suspect that one reason that more people don't trade on Betdaq is because they're not confident trading in low liquidity markets. Videos would help to address that (and would also help people who want to trade other low liquidity markets, such as greyhounds).

Jeff
Iron
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Would there be any chance of a video explaining how cross matching works, and tips for trading in the new environment it's created?

Thanks

Jeff
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Betfair have some info on their site

http://bdp.betfair.com/index.php?option ... &Itemid=62
Iron
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I think a video on how to interpret weight of money would be useful, given that it's fundamental to successful trading.

Jeff
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No you are completely and utterly wrong. It is NOT fundamental to successful trading. Your beliefs are truly screwed up if this is what you believe. I can still trade profitably on a race by race basis using only the exchange interface. And my girlfriend never uses WOM.

You have a very limiting belief here, this is a common barrier to understanding pre race trading. As a therapist and research psychologist I found this to be common in people who crave acceptance and cannot stand against the crowd which naturally is counter productive to profitable betting and obviously sporting excellence.

It is very likely that if this is you then you are never going to be the right profile to trade profitably long term.

I have said this before on here that most of us know enough about how the markets work to break even. That is simplicity itself - statistically speaking. But all losers have one denominator... They are usually too conceited to learn about their trading/mindset weaknesses. They think the golden goose is some unspoken secret. It isn't. It is in understanding which part of our ego needs massaging and which needs discipline.

I no longer stay around to read replies to my posts because my ego has ceased to need approval, though it once did.

I care not a single jot what anyone thinks of my comments or if Peter bans me from the forum but I do know that for the odd one or two that simply need an aha! moment to turn the corner, they may well find it in
this and my previous input.

Lets face it, if most weren't ignorant to how this game works the few couldn't thrive off the many. And the many stay there usually so they can be right.
Iron
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Quinny wrote:No you are completely and utterly wrong. [Weight of money] is NOT fundamental to successful trading. Your beliefs are truly screwed up if this is what you believe. I can still trade profitably on a race by race basis using only the exchange interface. And my girlfriend never uses WOM.
Hi Quinny

Just on the off chance you read this, thank you for your frank feedback. :)

I find your comments about WOM curious, however, given that you've previously written 'If you are not looking at WOM while trading, thank you. VERY much'.

Why are you thanking people who don't use WOM (presumably for ceding profits to you), if WOM isn't fundamental to successful trading?

Jeff
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WOM is just one of the many indicators you should be keeping an eye on while trading. Its more important in some races than others but to completely ignore it is wrong in my opinion.
Quinny wrote:No you are completely and utterly wrong.
I think its a bit unfair to tell a trader that what they're doing is completely and utterly wrong when it comes to using WOM. I dont think there are many succesful traders who dont pay attention to it at some point.

The really succesful traders use WOM and all the other indicators together and its best to try and understand each one of them and what effect they have on each other.
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