mlee

I couldn't have said it better myself - one size definitely does not fit all. Thanks for sharing this simple but relevant story William! ;)

I was recommended the movie '21' - it's on blackjack and counting cards, based on a true story if I remember correctly.

I think it depends on the system too - if it has too much discretion in it, any figure woudn't make too much sense since there's just too much variation. On the other hand, a strict mechanical system everyone should theoretically get the same results (broker feeds would give variations though, and particularly broker server times). Did we just open a can of worms haha?? ;p

I don't recommend this broker at the moment - Especially if you scalp!! Even though spreads are excellent, there is major lag in order execution! I still have a live account but trade longer term. Alot of complaints, hope they fix it soon!

I would tend to agree with Hector's comments - any kind of numbers put's an expectation, even limitation on what the student may/may not be able to do, whether they believe it or not. Maybe a conservative estimate is ok... but you could do better or could do worse, who's to say what's possible or not for them. Don't want to ramble on, lol... but just my honest 2 cents. ;)

Re: CitiBank Fx division now available to MT4 Traders. Wow, the retail fx world is really starting to getting noticed by the big guys, joining Saxo and Deutsch. But, considering their bank affiliation, their spreads are horrible! :-/

Re: Are You Femme Traders? I agree, and on the whole, they're much more even tempered and conservative. i think there have even been some scientific studies on this somewhere. Don't have the links though, sorry. you don't here of many though.... one example is market wizard linda bradford raschke (her husband is also a trader) - great team!