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Todays move perfectly decribes the current market scenario - there is clearly a balance in the battle between bulls and bears. It has been like this since Feb.

For futures, it is not bad. Stocks, which i rarely look at, i always see bad ticks hampering the charts. I think for the price, it is reliable. Note that: For the price. I always log in, stays up all day. Here is the BIGGEST problem: If you log in, sometimes you get different bars (minute...

I read somewhere a good sign of economic indication is to look at ciggerrette butts thrown out on the street. If they are smoked to the filter, it means people are conserving. If thrown out with some stick left, people are spending.

That is one hell of a funny site. I expected to see a Dell flat screen laid out and naked. Its like techie porn. I am just wondering what goes through their minds when they create that site: "Oh, if I put up some pics of flat screens and a professional looking office, they will come in...

You are correct in your assumption of "Why ask here". Mostly, because i am nervous! When I look at the history, i have confidence. But, when I trade it (soon to be automated) I get scared. I think if i had a 99.9 percent gainer to loser sytem, 1 to 1, I would still think todays the day it...

My testing is simple, at best. Here is what I do (the method I use): I b-test over the last 6 months (a theory that i think of), modifiying my parameters (the constant value, stops, etc.). Then, when I am happy with results, I run a whole b test over the ten years. Thats it. If the ten years...

John - as far as watching it - it tests well over 10 years. The backtest results instill alot of confidence.

Yes - sounds more like everyone is leaning toward hesitance, due to the reliance on a number. Maybe the range function will make it more agreeable. I will let you know.

Kserra: This is a good idea (Range). I will try it, and see if it has a positve effect.

Ok. Question for systems guys: (bear with my trouble in communicating the idea): Lets say you develop a system, that relies on, a certain theory you have (dont we all). When the system recognizes a signal, to buy or sell, at that point, nothing is done. Instead, you rely on a constant...

If i may, to continue, would you trade this: 80 percent gainers to losers, 1 to 2 ratio....... Supposed Max DD is very small (less then 1k per car) (system has many winners in row, causing DD to be spread around ON HISTORICAL results, of course). Is this feasible to trade for you?

Agree. No party pooperism taken. Did fail to take this into consideration.... So, if it were presented to me, a system with 66 percent winners to losers with greater then 20 percent DD (off of starting capital DD, because I always start my systems at what seems like the worst time!), or a 33...

How do you determine varying the size? Allow me to take a gander... you are saying that if the trade has a higher probability of working out, due to past (positive) performance results, then size is more?

I'm now long the '66 vote. Target is 80 percent, at which point i will exit.

funny, 66 percent of voters say 66, 33 percent say 33!

Absolutely. Thats why its not so easy! I have a system that produces 90 percent and higher winners (some markets return 97 percent over 5 years!). Winners are small, and, as you know, losers are bigger. I trade it, but with alot of trepidation. As soon as this system strays from the norm, i...

I will Never again underestimate the psycological effects of less winners to losers. So, 66 is fine by me.

I rarely post reviews. I am reading this book due to this thread (and lack of books I feel like reading this one sounded decent, what I needed). I feel the message of the book is great. I like the anologies he uses, and I can say, that it will change my outlook on money forever, for the...

Volume, yes. NJ is poorly designed roadways, and LI is roadways in repair forever. I rarely (maybe 7 years ago?) have not been on LIE, but my Wife went recently, and she vows to never return. I recall it being awful, particularly remembering how filthy everything was due to dust and dirt. Its...

I despise NJ. The road system there is so poor, I believe it adds to driver frustration there. You can drive miles before being able to u turn, and signs are never clear / wrong / not even there. One other thing about NJ drivers and people. I have never gotton correct driving directions, if...