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  1. Van_der_Voort_4

    Do I need a PhD in a quantitative field to get a job in algorithmic trading?

    No,I do not know I gave you my point of view,you are free to think otherwise,i used to ,but don't come here to argue anymore.I have different clashes to fight After giving it a second thought if general hiring guidelines are as you describe them so be it.Why,because looking from point of view...
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    Do I need a PhD in a quantitative field to get a job in algorithmic trading?

    From other member @MrMuppet ,straight shooter post which i saved for myself,i recommend you give a it a reasonable thought https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/what-programming-language-for-trading-jobs.300720/page-7#post-4295884
  3. Van_der_Voort_4

    What are some movies/TV series that teach you trading/investing?

    it depends,at young age is different,when living in a country in Soviet sphere of influence was also different.
  4. Van_der_Voort_4

    To all thee would-be traders out there....

    well said,one of more interesting posts i read in a while
  5. Van_der_Voort_4

    Stable fully automated Macro Strategy

    This could be a plus side,being isolated you are forced to think on your own,good for creativity I will refrain from comments about your strategy,i could be a competition some day. Nice to see people from Eastern Europe doing well Wish you succeed Best regards
  6. Van_der_Voort_4

    Stable fully automated Macro Strategy

    OP,run a back test on 17-20 years of data and at least 8 markets and come back to us.Then reverse data on some years and do out of sample test and shows with a dot years when this happened. At least you are real person,I kind of think at your previous employers you did long term testing and...
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    The Truth About Trading!

    I know Florida well enough,Ft Lauderdale was always my favorite and Orlando I used to always stop at "Lester's" to eat,no idea if it is still there,that was fairly long time ago. Once i went for a swim and later slept on the beach in Ft Laudardale and Blue Angels were practicing before the show...
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    The Truth About Trading!

    Half the city is on the hills,Buda side.I donno about architecture being so amazing,in my view parks are indeed amazing and transport well designed Perhaps you have a point,it was once called jewel of the Empire,first continental metro is here and still running same trains,line #1...
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    The Truth About Trading!

    I agree with you and stated this before anybody who talks about probability and R:R alone is making fool of himself. Today is Flag Day,the flag was adopted this day in 1777. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day_(United_States) Go on the porch,balcony whatever you have there,sit down,chill...
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    The Truth About Trading!

    The systems can be directional,the thing is designs based on only probability and risk/reward stopped or work periodically. As this is directional trade there needs to be some kind of count implemented if we are in possibility of trending market -favorable condition.Not in the specific time...
  11. Van_der_Voort_4

    The Truth About Trading!

    i agree,this is why experts,gurus claiming probability of this or that in my trading is my edge are plain making fools of themselves right in the open.Probability based on some risk reward is not enough,given enough length of tested data result will look conversely to intended goal and in time...
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    The Truth About Trading!

    Can't stand the shysters,they stink like a rotten fish,talk nice as if they know anything.They say they know probabilities and is when i stop taking them seriously. As to backtesting being a joke,it all depends what is the sauce.If you backtesting what the expert will tell you than yes is...
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    Who's Got the Best Pizza?

    Yeah famous one,slice is alright https://www.yelp.com/biz/lennys-pizza-brooklyn this is the house from my earlier post,i lived on same block https://www.flickr.com/photos/emilyrides/sets/72157624183266568/ Ray's pizza in NYC is not bad ,they do it well. Some of you who think there is good...
  14. Van_der_Voort_4

    Forget About Fake News...Let’s Talk About Fake Markets

    That's what makes the market,difference of opinion. I am an average Joe,basically most of my personal views are based on single influence.I never seen anybody with sharper mind and so well read in economics,finance and in general. fake market or no fake markets, most of it is confidence game.
  15. Van_der_Voort_4

    New Surf Alias

    Hello stranger Hope all is good in the hood,you and those around you. There is nothing wrong with that picture,it means longing for simplicity and peace of mind.Mainly simplicity,scarce commodity these days,humans being bombarded with all kinds of distractions with no apparent value. why,you...
  16. Van_der_Voort_4

    Who's Got the Best Pizza?

    Howdy, small world,I know the area well.I lived south from you,on same street as this house(locals know) If you went Bay Ridge Pkwy to actual Bay Ridge there is a sports bar to hang out and relax with friends,it used to be Fire House,cool inside with an old fire truck...
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    Who's Got the Best Pizza?

    Very true,can't remember my favorite spot as i have been away for over 10 years. OT, i do remember one place called Chicken Kitchen near Queensboro Bridge 2nd Ave and one lower like 53rd St,best roasted chicken and i liked their choice of sauces.Never had one as tasty as from there. Sometimes i...
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    Forget About Fake News...Let’s Talk About Fake Markets

    I will reply with reprint of signatures of some of the members from the forum i read daily. I am not enough knowledgeable to come to conclusions on my own so i value their opinions. "Motto: I'd rather be wrong and prepared, than right and unprepared. Addendum: But I'd really, really hate to be...
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