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Old 06-18-2008, 09:01 AM   #1

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Keeping a Strategy Secret

okay. i found a strategy for day-trading that can profit at minimum 15% to 20%/month with basically no draw-down other than commiss and slippage. I actually think it's even an explanation for certain large volume activity in the markets.. but i havn't given that much attention yet...

I want to tell close friends and the like... but I'll be working prop and I'm afraid it may leak too fast or have some diluting effect... even if this is a bit naive to consider. Is there anything I can do to slow this process down or keep it on the low? I don't want the business to jack me and kick me out or something.

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Re: Keeping a Strategy Secret

yes ... keep it a secret and trade it
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Old 06-18-2008, 09:42 AM   #3

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Re: Keeping a Strategy Secret

Agreed. Just don't do it. If it's that good just manage dough for your mates or even just give them trade calls without the rationale.

But don't think that once it's out it won't go any further. Because that's very much counter to human nature. Unless you know your mates sooooooo well and there's no way in the world they'd let a good thing get away like that. But I think we know the answer to that question as unless you were at least mildly concerned you wouldn't be asking strangers on an internet forum what to do about your mates, who we don't know.

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no no, I'm not worried about telling friends, I'm concerned about the the prop shop I'll be working out of.
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Re: Keeping a Strategy Secret

If you can make 15% - 20% per month with little drawdowns, you do not need a prop shop. And if you need the leverage, there are options and futures you can trade. Even FX if that's an option.

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Old 06-18-2008, 12:58 PM   #6
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Not to be mean or rude or anything, but STFU!

If it's making you that kind of return, why in the world would you want to let others in on it?

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Re: Keeping a Strategy Secret

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Not to be mean or rude or anything, but STFU!

If it's making you that kind of return, why in the world would you want to let others in on it?

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FS - you and I seem to agree on many things, just not OEC.

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Re: Keeping a Strategy Secret

Start trading it small, you need experience trading it. Let your profitability attract the money to trade it. Charge fees till you can give everyone back their money and trade it for yourself.

"I don't want the business to jack me and kick me out or something."

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Your question sounds a little naive, sorry.
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