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I don't use XL to backtest but use it to evaluate a system in different ways. I use a backtesting software like TS or WLD to backtest a system. Good Trade. Trend

Max, Interesting.... I've read that Ed Seykota uses 3D graphing to find robust systems. I think optimizations are easier if applied on systems that uses EOD data. When the system is a daytrading system the market tends to change more often and choosing a robust system is harder. I...

One thing I recognize which is a common sense to the experienced is most developers forget to evaluate there own psychology. Most traders I've met who developed systems that don't work in real life tend to optimize there own life. These fellows naturally optimize or develop systems based...

Agree... When I backtest systems, I test systems using 1 contract without any MM. I apply MM's later. Good trade. Trend

No, Have you used it? I use a different sofware that's an add-on for XL. I think it's called Insight. Good Trade. Trend

I've been developing systems for a while and recognize different ways to evaluate systems. For example: Monte Carlo sims, Correlation, and etc... I still haven't applied some of these testing to figure out whether a system is reliable in real life situations. I wanted to start out a thread...

Don't know of any futures trading firms in LA. Good Trade. Trend

I think there's Worldco in Santa Monica and some others in Irvine. I know there's quite a lot in Orange County. Good Trade! Trend :D

Good Luck. From another Trader. Trend:)

Monk trader!!! Trading makes your whole perspective about life change. Good trade. Trend

Dude... I agree. Especially my social life.:( You've gotta really like it. Good Trade! trend:D

They still do. LOL. I sometimes think they should get a stable job instead of dreaming about making millions. These kids have good academic backgrounds. I'm sure there's better ways to make money for them. For me, I only know how to trade...:( Good trade! :) trend

Tk, Casharb's in a different game. Good trade! trend

Don't agree on that one. Good Trade!!:D trend

I agree... Most firms make money with commissions. Prop futures trading is not a paradise. It is a paradise for me but it's not a get rich quick thing people expect. If you get rich quick then you will most definitely get poor quick someday. Anyways... some trade not more than 10 spins a...

You can check if Tickdata has some data for equities. They are pricy but very reliable. www.tickdata.com trend

agree.. good trade! trend:)

Lack of Capital = Lack of Divesification!!! trend:D

Agree.... It still makes money, too. trend

I don't know if this information is true. But I've heard some famous managers are still short the BIG SP's from late 2000. trend