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Hey Folks: I have a boatload of old Stocks & Commodities and Futures magazines that I am going to either sell or throw them into a trash bag and toss them out. So that we are all clear on this, I think Stocks & Commodities has turned into an advertising rag and lately the articles are crap...

To all posters: I figure I have offered the best advice I have to give at this date. For those who may disagree. I wish you well. I am sure you will have faith in your convictions and continue "as you were". For myself, I like the idea of helping people who may be struggling to find their...

In my opinion "eyeballing" data does not work. Search Acrary's posts for an excellent example of how correllation and dependency work. In my opinion, unless you can find a correllation between data points that is stable (tested) you are just guessing. Worse, you are usually betting your money on...

Loosen Up: When you characterize market data, you look for relationships between data points first. When (If) you find a stable relationship (that is repetitive) between data points, you can then choose indicators to signal you each time that specific relationship exists. In contrast...

Oddtrader: Learn how to move data into Excel Learn how to use the stat tools in the add-on package Learn what correllation is Learn to recognize stochastic dependency and deterministic dependency Read the example Acrary gave on finding and testing a possible trading system. You can do this...

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Oddtrader: If you read the post, it points you to the thread where I have already made my argument. It is the next sentence after the one you quote.

Hello: First I would like to confess that I don't engage in traditional backtesting. For those who want to hear my argument, go to "YM in a can" where I present that argument. I am posting here because I wonder why more traders do not use Bob Linn's backtesting package "Linnsoft"? It seems to...

Hello: It has become clear that people who post these questions do so because they are beginners or because they are having problems making a dollar. If the shoe fits, I hope you will be patient and continue to give this your best effort: While I am sure that your question is an important one...

Santa Barbara CA. Thanks for the kind words. Dont want to be impolite but I promised myself I would start to have a life. I am outa here for a bit. Talk to you all later. Steve46

Do you own your own house? Take a look at your brokers paperwork. You can lose everything. What happens if there is a breakdown at either end of the transmission line? Phone outage, earthquake, fire, terrorist activity, etc. I know people dislike having to prepare for these events, but please...

Okay now you have me going. Look the early trades are hard to handle because of the noise level. This is especially true in the summer. Take a look at Mark Fisher's book "Logical Trader". He approaches this by using a pivot range rather than a single line in the sand. Above that range, you trade...

Hey Michael: I am finished for the day. A nice day for me as I sold the ES at 1101. I am glad you are finding some success. You have certainly worked for it. Congratulations. By the way, I am not into Mcdonalds. You are going to have to pop for a double/double at my local "In & Out". I have...

OK, I read the rest of the posts. What surprises me is the lack of understanding of the process. There are a lot of smart folks who have put in time understanding the technical issues surrounding order placement, cost of commissions, etc. but no one seems to understand how important it is to...

Hello Maggandre: I just noticed your comment. Experience tells me this is probably not a profitable approach. Also it is the type of information that I myself would offer if I were going to post the method. In my opinion, providing readers with a simple analysis to accompany the initial post...

Hello folks: I haven't read all the posts, however some of them surprise me and I just couldn't resist commenting on this subject. First, I scalp the ES EVERY DAY. I adjust my approach to scalping based on season, analysis of prior market action, analysis of average range, reports, etc. I use...

Michael: In my experience, the words (jargon) are half the battle. Don't be put off by the abstraction. Some level of abstraction is necessary to discuss the subject but it takes a bit of time to get used to. It is worth your time because once you get over that hurdle, you are no longer at the...

Hello Michael: Reading your comment about backtesting, I have to confess my bias. I believe that backtesting does not work. The reason is that the basic premise is not valid. What you do when backtesting is to start with a sequence of actions in response to market price (when the market does A...

watson: As usual you couldn't find your ass with both hands. This is my 8th year managing a private fund. My comments about your bullshit act are out there for anyone to read. You have business with Lindq. Contact him to cover your bet, or apologize and ask him to release you from the obligation.

Hello: I noticed the same thing. Cost me a few dollars as I have a 10:00 strategy that got hit pretty good. Late exit was the cause.