In trading the Forex markets, things can get crazy, even chaotic. A basic trading model helps you be able to think during times of chaos. Now I’m about to give you the basic model for the complete and profitable trading system you’re starting to learn here. If you’re new, I highly suggest starting at the first post and moving forward. That way you can get it step by step and understand everything as it is being presented.
So the “after video recap” goes like this:
The purpose of having a basic model as the foundation for a trading system is to give you a piece of information that never changes. The Forex markets change crazy fast sometimes.
The basic trading model is NOT how to trade - it is merely a herculean foundation that can be built upon. Everything else ties directly to this model, and how to enhance it so your trading is more profitable.
There are several things that the basic model does:
- Says when to enter.
- Says when to exit.
- Says when to move your stops.
- Says when to take profits.
- Says when to take a loss. (Even more.)
The previous peak takeout basic model says, “when a previous peak in the market’s price action is exceeded, take some action.”
You’ll really enjoy putting together the basic model with the divergences you learned earlier because they really go hand in hand nicely. Know the basic model well because it can help save you a lot of money when things start going crazy and you’re in a position.
Remember that this is just a very small part of a MUCH larger trading system. Chances are great that you have never actually seen a complete trading system to trade Forex, futures, stocks, anything.
If you want to be a truly successful trader over the long haul, you should manage your complete trading system. Not “be a trader”. Big difference between “being a trader” and “being a trading system manager”. Traders lose money. Trading system managers profit consistently year after year.
Again, I welcome all comments and questions that you have about anything I’ve covered here. While I try to make the information complete, I forget that you don’t already know this, and I don’t know what you don’t know. So please leave me questions.
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