omg this is the first time i hear this word being used outside of the l337 gaming world
so what went wrong?
According to this, in 2003 to 2004 your system returned 800% (multiplied your equity by 8 times) Good job.
Nice backtested results. If this system performs as well as its backtest result suggests, you could be a multi-millionaire in 3 years....
I will try to code a system based on daily bars and curve fit it but I'm a beginner in coding so I guess other ET forumers will probably beat me...
Yes you can. If you don't you can't get 100% winners for an entire year twice ever. There is no such thing as 100% winners in this business.
yep, that hangs my amibroker too. I think i need to reformat my computer lol.
I'm not sure whats wrong with my amibroker but price take forever to load when ur code is displayed.
Thanks a lot for the suggestion. I think all net profitable strategies are to my liking since i simply chuck them into a software and let them...
I doubt anyone will easily abandon a strategy they thoroughly backtested. Unless the historical drawdown is exceeded by a lot. My problem is...
How do we know what works? :confused:
So how do u know if you have a winning method to stick to or if you're sticking to a losing method?
So the holy grail is sticking to ur plan? Is that all? But anyone with a backtester can find out the max. drawdown and profitability right? Why...
Hmmm...if this system works and everyone starts trading it...wouldn't that make it not work anymore? Lets see...90% of traders lose, 10% wins....
NOTE : 85% drawdown on the backtest reports posted by progers82, not original system. I don't think its a good idea to risk more than 85% of...
85% drawdown ladies and gentlemen.
Another guy claiming he can predict the market at 90% or better. *yawnz* Maybe the fact that no one have proven their claim ever tells us...
How can anyone "control" index futures when the value of the contract is pegged to the Index? Even if he spends billions to sell down ES, if...
Determination = Not giving up when faced with failure in trading. Always looking for ways to correct oneself instead of giving up. Patience =...
Please elaborate on determination and patience. It'll benefit many a struggling young trader. :D
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