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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    Equalizer Would you know other forums about trading like the one you just posted?
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    Houston Traders Meeting

    Well, that is a superb idea. Only problem is some of us (not me) are married. I don't think no one will short their marriage and buy a call option on Diamond Club. So let's stick with Cafe Express for now. :)
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    Where to find time & sales data for free?

    Any websites?
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    Turkish Lira Carry Trade

    I would call anyone crazy who would invest in TRY Ask any local person, and you will understand everybidy is waiting for a crisis like the one in Argentina. A sharp devaluaiton is inevitable.
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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    Thanks a lot I will look into that
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    Sold BRP At 73.15 When It Was Trading At 72.70

    Is it free to access to these time and sales data?
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    Sold BRP At 73.15 When It Was Trading At 72.70

    I am sorry to repeat my questions 1) what is a sweep? 2) Where can I find time and sales free on the internet? BTW, I am pretty sure stock was not trading 73.15, it was 72.70 or something around that You sound like 1% is ordinary, but I do not believe it.
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    Sold BRP At 73.15 When It Was Trading At 72.70

    Here is the info you asked BRP 73.15000 Sell 2008-02-19 10:16:39 100 73.15000 BRP 73.15000 Sell 2008-02-19 10:12:33 100 73.15000 BRP 73.15000 Sell 2008-02-19 10:07:49 300 73.15000 Now can someone tell me what is a sweep? where can I find the times and sales for free on the...
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    Sold BRP At 73.15 When It Was Trading At 72.70

    How do you check Time and Sales, is there any website that gives you this for free? Also why you think it is a sweep?
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    Sold BRP At 73.15 When It Was Trading At 72.70

    I checked the records this is what it says Destination: LEHM (DEFAULT) Exchange: NYSE Symbol: BRP I guess the default is Lehman, I did not even know that Now why is this important?
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    Sold BRP At 73.15 When It Was Trading At 72.70

    This morning I was watching BRP closely and I placed a limit sell order at 73.15 and started to wait. The stock was trading around 72.70 and all of a sudden my stocks are sold. Here I am looking at the screen and it did not even change a penny yet my stocks are sold for 45 cents more. It took...
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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    I talked to people in ZACKS and I even forwarded the postings from other forums stating that there is survivorship bias in their system. They said there used to be but not anymore. So I took a look at my database randomly and I was not able to find any survivorship bias. Here is what I did...
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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    covered call Zacks Trade Strategy Evaluator is for institutional investors and probably cost 15K /year. I am sure it is better but I can not pay that much Do you manage a hedge fund?
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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    Well I did not notice an industry pickup it seems to be independent from that. I am very happy with my returns and I would like to talk to other users. Anybody out there using ZACKS RESEARCH WIZARD? Let's share some ideas...
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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    My trailing 12 month return varied between 95% and 5%.
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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    During the bear market of 2000, drawdown was close to 50%. however, after that it did not go below 25%. Are you using research wizard? What are your returns?
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    Zacks Backtesting Yields Over %50

    I have been using Zacks research Wizard and I pay close to 2K for this service. (backtesting goes back to 1999) I just started like a year ago and after several months of playing around with it, I managed to create screens that yields over 40-50%. Of course this is a compounded return thus may...
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    Any Filtering & Backtesting Software Out There?

    Hottip I PM'ed you on this matter. Please respond. Thanks
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    Houston Traders Meeting

    Yeah, I enjoyed and learned alot as well though my strategy is clearly different. I will keep you posted with the new meeting. And if you meet any traders in Houston area please let them know about this folder.
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