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Testing to find an edge is like trying to break a password by brute force, Finding an edge by chart exploration,derivation is like breaking the encryption of the password

And i have found by turning the disadvantages of indicators into an advantages.

This is about creating a concept and not discovering one.

Its not about picking and discarding, the pick should be enormously profitable than the discards. The basic thing is working on data reveals low quality and sub standard edges, working on charts and on taming randomness produces wonderful results, that work. You need to change the way you...

An edge picked out of a chart like a head and shoulder pattern is much better than an edge brute-searched over a dataset , an edge should have a concept that can be exploited, testing is not going to give you a concept, a little different way of thinking you may say

Thats the thought, which is not necessarily right, I feel. Let me rephrase myself, if and when you find a real edge, you will know it, thats what I meant. If the edge is not good enough, you will have to go for testing it out. But, An edge should stand by itself, testing on data sets give...

If you don't understand something, it becomes a 'load of crap'..!! Thats great approach..!!

I agree. Starting with derivation and concentrating more on derivation seems to a better way, than starting with testing as the main source for the edge.

Been trading profitably for the last few months, after putting in more than 5 years. The main thing I have noticed is that its all about finding the edge, and the edge is found by applying sound reasoning and logic, in the same way as is done to solve a very interesting but a very tough puzzle...

You have to find the edge and then run the tests..!!

The basic fact of the matter: if you love problem solving, the market is just an other puzzle, and you can have as much money as you want. Its not in the numbers or indicators, its the edge around which you design the trading system. Running tests won't give you the edge, spend time finding...

The simple answer is it works. The secret is, if you enjoy the search and exploration, you will definitely get there .