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Old 06-07-2007, 11:10 AM
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Re: Smaller profits yields better results?

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browns, have you changed the timeframe (or...volume frame I guess) you're watching now that you've narrowed down your targets?
I'm still using a 5000 VBC Chart. Entries are little more 'flexible' now, but so far, well worth it.

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Question: If your jumping in and out that often to chase your 5-8 ticks over a few different trades, doesn't that small number of ticks get eaten up by commissions?
Nick - commissions are important when taking 1.25 on the ES. That's for sure. My current negotiated rate is under $3.00 round trip and that will be changing soon after the broker sees the trading over a longer timeframe.

As time progresses however, I will have to look at just getting a CME seat for purposes of lower fees. If anyone has info on this, please start a thread!!

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