Trend strategies on commodities

[ssp729]

I am testing trend indicators on indexes, forex and commodities. It seems trend indicators work best on commodities...
I am missing something?

 

[CannonTrading_Ilan]

Time frame you are using?
Many markets will go between trending periods and consolidation periods. The better mix you have more chances to catch a few trending markets.

What are the indicators based on?

 

[ssp729]

45 minutes, testing on soybeans and corn futures. ATR with moving averages.
But it seems on ES, NQ and EURUSD i got mixed results on backtesting.

 

[CannonTrading_Ilan]

45 minutes, testing on soybeans and corn futures. ATR with moving averages.
But it seems on ES, NQ and EURUSD i got mixed results on backtesting.

what years have you tested so far?
for indices try using 15 minutes or 30 minutes
hourly on euro

 

[ssp729]

Since 2018

 

[CannonTrading_Ilan]

can you send a screen shot of the chart you are using?
Some markets trend better than others at times.
Pick out a few different years to test out.
Assume enough for slippage and commissions.
I am happy to assist in private if you like.

 

[bone]

If you are legitimately modeling trend you'll need much longer timeframes than 45 minutes. Especially if you are swing trading, which is the best way to trade trend.

 

[ssp729]

45 minutes and 1 hour are giving almost same results... My fear is this is only good on backtest, not in real trading

 

[bone]

45 minutes and 1 hour are giving almost same results... My fear is this is only good on backtest, not in real trading

Try Daily and Weekly. Seriously.

 

[ssp729]

Let me try. Thanks!