Recent content by ozzymandius

Intradaybill - thanks for the input. I appreciate the feedback.

To any and all using APS: A couple of questions. I'm evaluating the demo right now and it appears to generate rules going 3-5 bars back. In the demo version only partial code is visible, but it looks like 3-5 bars. e.g. Buy when Close is less than Close of two days ago, and Low of one day ago...

Thanks. I suppose adding a 2 pip spread to the open of the next bar might be a reasonable compromise that might mimics real results. I'm going to open a $1,000 test account with a broker soon and do some tests with real trades. Guess that's the only way to be sure. But right now I think 2 pip...

Hi Chorlton. Yes, I've considered using a random value, or a value increased/reduced by a set percentage. But before going there, I was hoping to get an indication of price action by any active Forex traders. Hoping someone has some specifics. If not, I would likely use a random number in...

Thanks. I understand as much. But I still sense that certain kinds of backtests are more realistic than others. An indication of potential profitability, at the very least, is what I am looking for. As it stands, most of my systems do win more than 50%. But, as mentioned, the results can vary...

Hello. Hoping some people with Forex trading experience (esp. auto trading) can chime in here. I have yet to trade, but have been trying out different mechanical Forex systems in backtester software (AmiBroker) then forward-testing those systems on out-of-sample data. I have a database of 6...

Thanks. Yes in (1) I was talking about automated trading.

These are some noob questions for any of you experienced traders that might chime in. I am slowly making my way into FOREX and was going to use NinjaTrader or AmiBroker, but TradeStation just seems sweet with its EasyLanguage. (1) With TradeStation, can I place opposing limit/stop orders...

I've been reading these forums for a few months now and am about to explore Forex intraday trading. I am developing a number of simple, and not so simple, mechanical trading formulas that I want to test extensively before I do any real-money trading. Fyi, I am not a programmer, but can handle...

Futures Man, Thank you for sharing. Looks like quite an interesting system. Do you mind also sharing which pairs you trade and why you chose the particular pairs? Thanks.