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The Best Losers Win: Embracing the Art of Accepting Losses in Futures Trading

In the high-stakes arena of futures trading, success is not just measured by the wins, but significantly, by how losses are managed and accepted. The difference between perennial winners and those who struggle lies in their mentality towards losses. This article explores the vital concept that, paradoxically, the best losers are the ones who often […]

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The Virtues of Patience in Futures Trading

Blog, Futures, Trading / Brian Hammond

In the fast-paced world of futures trading, where fortunes can be made or lost in the blink of an eye, it might seem counterintuitive to talk about patience as a virtue. After all, the markets wait for no one. However, the seasoned traders know that patience is not just a virtue; it’s an essential strategy

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Setting up the day

Futures, Technical Analysis, Trading / canarystocks.com

Got a late start this morning, so I decided to take a breath and watch a trading video or two. I recently came across the Peachy Investor channel and I have to say this lady gets it! I know, I know, there’s a lot of “experts” on YouTube. But, what I like about her is

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Good Day Trading Futures

Blog, Blown Futures, Futures, Trading / canarystocks.com

First, I’ll catch up. Yesterday, I blew an existing PA account AND a new one. I typically trade two contracts and then play around with what I call a “quickie” ATM strategy. Basically, a quick scalp for one lot with a $50 target. I use it when I see a quick dip in a strong

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One day evals

Blown Futures, Futures / canarystocks.com

I do most of my trading with Apex Trader Funding. I’ve been a member of Apex Investing for a few years and, when they opened their own prop firm, I decided to give them a try. Overall, I find them to be an excellent prop firm and would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

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Prop Futures Musings

Blown Futures / canarystocks.com

I’ve been dabbling (ok, more than dabbling) in prop firm futures trading for a couple of years, now. I’ve had some success, but have consistently lost money. Every time I blow an account, I get down on myself for being so stupid. I mean, I have like an 80% success rate for my trades. But,

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How to manage emotions when trading the futures

Futures, Trading / canarystocks.com

Controlling emotions while trading futures is crucial for success in the fast-paced and often volatile world of financial markets. Futures trading involves the agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined future date and price, and it can lead to significant gains or losses. Emotional decision-making can lead to

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