Recent content by dom993

Obviously, enough to create that trading system, and successfully trade it live. But that's a valid concern. What I do know, and I share, is the complete backtest of the system since that market inception (really, since that market went full electronic, in January 2007), MonteCarlo simulations...

Let's say the system can return over 100% on required account size in good years, and 25% to 50% in not-as-good years. It is fairly easy to see that the max that can be done after a good year is to double the position size, and it will take two or three not-so-good years to double the position...

In my case, because I already trade it to the max of my account capacity.

Thank you BeginnerJoe & malaguti for taking the time to respond - I wish you a fun & profitable year!

Hi there :) I am asking you, ladies & gentlemen, the following questions : 1. "Would you ever lease an automated trading system"? 2. "If yes, what would be the key aspects you would base your due-diligence & final decision on"? 3. "Would you rather lease a system running on NinjaTrader, or...

Mr Steve CEO, I develop & trade my own automated systems, and have been mostly involved in the past on Elite Trader. From times to times, I have a peek a T2W, and the only posts which ever caught my interest where from "The Hare" (I hope I get this right :) - not saying there isn't anything...

Hi there, I have been a full-time student of the markets for the last 5+years (almost 6 already !). I develop & operate automated trading systems, for the last 2 years I have been trading only CL (crude oil futures). Not making a living yet, but I have some hope to get there with my 2...

Hi traders I am Dominique, 45, was for over 20 years in High-Tech, last 10+ years in R&D & PLM senior management. Decided to change career and become a full-time trader 2 years ago, after my 3rd burn-out in high-tech... These last 2 years have been an ongoing learning experience, I tried swing...