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The trolling is out of control. Can the guy just run his journal?

Just so you know in advance, there is a $100/mo inactivity fee on Tradestation.

Those of you hating on optimization: I do know what you mean by excessive curve fitting but almost nobody talks about under-optimization. Optimizing parameters is not inherently evil and should be done on a continuous basis to prevent system decay. Also, a system blowing up isn't a bad thing...

There's also a lot of free VaR spreadsheets on the internet so you don't have to start at square one.

I have something set up in Excel that will automatically populate the EOD prices. Google the 'SMF add-in' and look for the yahoo group.

Sharecroppers unite! I hope you are progressing latency.

Hello automated traders. I was wondering if there were some other automated trading forums that I could check out. Anyone know some names?

Quality post. The filter set and risk management rules are what makes the MA cross work. Most of the MA cross system hate is from people that tried it for all of an hour.

If you're an idiot/have no viable prospects, there's nothing better than a union job. Easy way to earn more than the market thinks you're worth, and they'll take care of you.

Without more specifics, my mileage is zero :-/ I assume you'd turn it on when the equity curve is showing a good ol' 45 degree climb and off when it hits an account balance trailing stop?

It's shows that your MBA didn't come from a degree mill and that you actually learned something in your program. So your MBA will have value. Whether or not it has the type of value you want careerwise is another question. If you're worried about breaking into somewhere super competitive...

Did not consider that, valid point. Thanks.

What is the general opinion on using filters in simple technical systems? Do they add value in general, or are they just another source of curve-fitting?

I'm sorry but I don't see the point of this thread. Maybe you should start a journal if you want to talk solely about yourself.

Bumping the thread to say I'm working on the CFA charter and will be attending a mid-tier business school (AACSB accredited) for an MBA in fall. The program also gives me a good chance at being published before graduation. I'd like to work on the research arm of a fund or for one of the...

PM sent. Thanks.

Not really sure how to use that advice. In its current form, I have to put it next to 'Buy low, sell high.' I don't expect that, but hey, wouldn't it be nice? You must've missed the 3-5 day hold part. I didn't state it, but my typical risk is ~2%. I'm slightly profitable. Been...

Thought I'd use this thread to say I'm looking at remote props as well. I've been swing trading on sim for a little over a year at about 5k shares/month. I'd like to increase my share volume. Typically my trades are about 3-5 days, and I'd like to keep with that approach, as I don't think I'm...

Hello, Does anyone know of any other message boards or communities of stock traders? Everyone is so focused on e-minis these days, I was wondering if someone could nudge me towards a decent group of stock-oriented traders.

I'm interested in this as well.