Recent content by manfan

Hi All, I haven't found much information on actual back-test results over a period of years for different strategies on the internet. Does anyone know of any such websites? I have come across some results here and there, but not a source dedicated to back-test results of a large number of...

Hi Hiei, I was just wondering if you could explain how you construct your spreadsheet for a back-test? I can generate the buy/sell signals according to rules, but am having a little trouble in calculating the P/L according to the signals. Could you please advise? Thanks.

thanks for the info guys, very helpful!

Hi All, I understand that around ten years ago ATR in the majors was very large, I believe this has since diminished. The reasons for this may be due to HFT (although I'm not sure if its effects are as marked in FX as they are in equities). What do you guys think of what the future may hold...

Many thanks for the responses guys, much appreciated, I will definitely take these things into account

Hi All, I was just wondering what people think is the best way to scan for trading opportunities? Would it be best to have ALL charts of the major pairs open and keep checking for trading set-ups? Or would a better approach be to go with which markets are open at the time you are trading and...

Hi guys, I'm interested in learning more about online trading. The arcades have drastically reduced their recruiting so this might be an option instead. I was wondering what the best way to trade is? I have read some good things about futures spreads. Also what do people think of FXCM and...

I finished my masters in Computational Finance October 2005, I decided to take time out to see if I could find a better institution for my PhD. Aside frim this,I have since had about 5 interviews with seperate firms for futures trading. I also had three PhD starts in the pipeline- all of which...

Self-trading definately worth considering. I did use the FXCM online practise account for sometime, but didn't really know what I was doing. As you say the idea was suggested to me by another forum member, but again I was slightly confused by his terminology. Could you suggest to me from...

Yes, I have been told the same thing by an interviewer about maths/sci graduates- they do try and formulate the trading situations and it does end up driving them crazy. I understand that it is necessary to have a degree of spontaneity and to try and just accept certain market features and...

Thanks you tommog, great advice there. I understand that it is not entirely an acadmically-oriented career. One of the most important qualities I hear of time and time again is resilience. As one interviwer asked me; 'What would you do after walking out of the door after a week of extreme...

I have been using quantfinancejobs.com for the past year. There are very few junior quant jobs going and even those are oriented towards PhDs. Please let me know if you know of any new trading firm openings or networking events. I have actually emailed most trading companies in the directory...

Thanks Arbitrageur. I do understand that they are two very different jobs. I have applied for a number of quant jobs throughout the year, only to get one interview. I have spoken to people about the industry, including a recruiter who informs me that competition is intense with sometimes...

Thanks guys, I actually tried FXCM online for quite a while, just the practise account. Does anyone know if the live account is worthwhile? I hear typical internet speeds are much too slow, unlike those used in trading firms which obviously make a huge difference to the trades. Is it necessary...

I asked what other sources comapnies would consider for recruitment instead of graduates. He said he wasn't sure what was going to happen. As is apparent from jobs sites; adverts for experienced traders are rife. This is also what he said; traders with a proven track record are likely to be...