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Bonds, I don't trade either right now. I'm currently in the process of searching for markets and trading systems that work well together. I could trade either, but what I think I'm looking for is spot or spot futures. The HH index seemed to be a good way to get extended historical data without...

yes, I am VERY new to gold and the only reason why I'm interested is because of a range-trading strategy that I developed trades against gold well (at least since 2000 to present). A concern is that it only made 7 trades during that time (could be curve fit). I think I might paper trade or...

OK, the Handy & Harman Index varies from the spot market closing price by about 2-4% (in 2005) Some of this could be due to differences in the time of day that the spot market data was collected vs. the closing price of the HH index (spot might be London time, HH index might be NY time).

That may be an option..given that TradeStation has the data (which it does for a few gold related futures/indecies). The results for the Handy & Harman index are hopeful and I've seen it quoted on other sites, but with no information on how it's constructed. Perhaps I can do a study on spot gold...

Hi All, I'm working in Trade Station and developed a strategy that performs well against the "Handy & Harman" Gold Index. I'm new to gold and even after 30 minutes of googleing I can't determine: 1. how this index is constructed nor 2. how it relates to spot gold prices Is anyone...

Hey, its Christmas and I'm on the internet. GREAT!

Maybe you could hedge using options. The fact is, you are exposed to certain pairs moving for/against you. Maybe you could buy an OTM option to protect you, at least a little bit, should an adverse 'event' happen.

"I'd give it all up for just a little bit more." - Montgomery Burns

Sam, I really like your comment here. To be honest, I just completed an MBA and have found that the lure of prestige appealing but empty. Quality of life, relationships and ability to pursue what is important make up life. Great post.

I'm a committed Christian, yet I think any calm that I may have comes from the confidence of having a well developed trading system.

I would question the assumption that if you left a 100K job to spend a year in school that your opp cost is 100K flat. It is not. Much of that 100K goes to taxes, expenses and much less goes to actually building your net worth. If you are saving 25% gross/year, then maybe the opp cost is 25K...

That looks great! You're way up from 21K a month ago. Have you tested it against a bear market yet? I follow Investors Business Daily and they suggest not investing during those times, but to wait for bull markets. Good luck!

Could you post periodical account equity updates for us following along? You started with $21k right? Where are you at now?

I think 'Hold' means 'Sell'

OK, here's a monthly bar chart for the CME's Osaka Average Temperature future's contract: I'm just starting to look at these, but DANG... they look beautiful!

...ehem..hit the wrong key,,, anyway, that they want to continue raising the rates. Here's why: During the tech bubble crash, the fed lowered interest rates to record lows and the number of new businesses started on samll business loans were at an all time record high. It is understood...

I've got an answer: While in Biz school last year we had a quest speaker who had worked for Bush and who had regular meetings with Greenspan. She said that it was the Fed's perspective and the administration's view that interest rates should CONTINUE

I'm long at the moment and doing fine :D

yes, I concure... but the price moves from $10 to $180 and back down to $10 in nice trends during the course of a year. I would think that liquidity is growing and so I wonder if anyone has tried this market. I don't know of any market that moves this much (without leverage).

Does anyone do this? The CME's weather futures seem to have some VERY extreme price fluctuations. Looks like an interesting market to trade.