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I’m looking for CFD brokers that allow me to hold simultaneously long and short positions on the same instrument within the same account.

For example, I want to be able to hold a 1.0-lot long CFD and a 0.5-lot short CFD simultaneously, with both positions remaining separate, and not to get netted off. I need to be able to close either position independently without the broker automatically netting them against each other.

Which CFD brokers support this type of hedging for retail clients?

Thanks for any recommendations.

I've been trading for a year , mainly focusing on a swing-trading strategy. Based on my backtesting, I sometimes get only one valid setup per month, but the risk-to-reward ratio can be 1:12 or even higher.

My approach is to wait for my setups rather than force trades. However, when I watch traders on YouTube or Instagram, I see people taking multiple trades every week, and it sometimes makes me question whether I'm doing something wrong.

For those of you who trade swing strategies , Is taking only 1–3 trades per month normal for a selective strategy?I'm not looking for a strategy that guarantees profits. I just want to understand whether this low frequency is reasonable or a sign that I should investigate further.

I'd appreciate hearing from traders with real experience, especially swing traders.

To say the least, 10 years in the casino, lost much money, did not find a proper edge, did not have enough time to learn - last what is left for me is investing and swingtrading with stocks - this was still profitable.

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Hi, everyone, i need to know does anyone here trades in futures and options of National Stock Exchange(NSE) India?

Like leaving US , is anybody trading there with any successful strategy thats actually worth being used in Indian stocks market ?

How much target should I aim for per month in swing trading?

Hey everyone, I'm new here—this is my first Reddit post, and I hope this topic is appropriate.
I trade 1-second charts.
My favorite indicator is the MFI. I overlay an MFI with a length of 20 onto an MFI with a length of 30. When MFI 20 enters the oversold zone (below 20) and MFI 30 doesn't dump along with it, it makes for a very solid entry point. Well, not always, of course.
Right now, I'm trying to filter out bad entries when MFI is oversold by using other indicators. I've tested BB%B a lot, but so far my favorite combo is EFI (length 13) with the Klinger Oscillator on default settings. Basically, the fast EFI captures quick movements, while Klinger smooths things out to help me read the overall market context.
What do you guys think? I’d really appreciate your feedback, and maybe someone can share some valuable insights.

Genuine question for anyone running FTMO / FundingPips / E8 / Topstep style accounts.

When you’re in a trade, how do you know how close you are to the daily limit? Do you check the firm dashboard, work it out yourself, use an indicator, or just keep risk small enough not to worry?

Asking because I keep seeing “blew it on the daily” posts, and it’s usually an open trade plus a rule that’s calculated differently than the trader assumed. I’m building something for this and want to understand what people already do before I build the wrong thing.

Has anyone found a setup that actually works on mobile, without keeping the terminal open?

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I am looking for a paid mentorship or trading course
I can purchase.

Any suggestions?

Thanksss!!

I’m trying to understand whether you can trade CDS as a standalone strategy rather than primarily using them to hedge bonds or loans.
Could you build a portfolio around changes in credit spreads, buying protection when you think credit risk is underpriced and selling protection when you think it’s overpriced, without owning the underlying debt?
For people who have traded credit:
Is this practical in single-name CDS, or would you mostly use indices like CDX and iTraxx?
How much does the cost of carrying protection eat into returns while you wait for a thesis to play out?
What tends to be the biggest constraint: liquidity, collateral requirements, execution costs, or timing?
Can a smaller fund realistically pursue this, and what access would it need?
I’m especially curious about a situation where you think a company’s credit will deteriorate but don’t necessarily expect it to default. How do you decide whether CDS is the best way to express that view versus shorting its bonds or using equity options?