I have been trading FX for a couple of years with mixed success.
I am coming to the belief that trade FX in TFs less than the Daily is a fool’s game.
Therefore in the spirit of KISS my plan is to select a simple trend following system comprising of ADX and SMAs (possibly in the form of a SMA channel).
My plan is:
– Determine trend based on Daily chart
– Verify trend is in line with Weekly trend
– Entry by setting limit orders on Monday mornings based on H1 charts
– Set wide SL based on 2XATR or 50SMA which is further away
– Position size for SL not more than 2% of capital
– Once in profit by 2X ATR set to trailing stop
– Let profits run without profit target
– Only 2 entry orders at one time
– Add new entry orders only when preceding trades are in profit with trailing stops
– Close trades on Fridays (before NY 12pm) [unless there is major event prior like NFP or FOMC]
– Repeat on Mondays
Would greatly welcome thoughts and or comments