Why Trade A Futures Trading System?

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Why Trade A Futures Trading System?

When the subject of how to invest your money comes up, using a futures trading system can really impact your bottom line.

So what is a futures trading system? First, let’s start with the term “trading system”. A trading system is a set of rules that describe when to buy or sell a basket of or a single security or commodity . It is very typical for these rules to be computer-based and run in such a way as to automatically enter and exit position.

The Idiots Guide To Back Testing Trading Systems

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After you`ve set your initial stop loss, chosen your method for calculating your trailing stop loss, and implemented all your money management rules, there is one last thing you should do; you should begin back testing your system.

With out back testing you will be headed in the right direction, but you won`t know what to expect from your system. Back testing will also give you the confidence to keep going when you begin to experience the doubt that every trader faces at some time.

Designing a Trading System in MetaStock- Part 2

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In Part 1 of Designing a Trading System in MetaStock, I had discussed the major components you needed to be able to track to create a mechanical entry system. These were measures of price, liquidity, trend, and volatility. The question now is, how do we code this into MetaStock?

First, let me offer you the most valuable piece of knowledge I have acquired over the years about MetaStock formula writing. This one secret will turn you into a MetaStock master. Do you think I know all of MetaStock`s hundreds of pre-programmed formula and propriety indicators? Well, I`m good, but I`m not that good.

Designing a Trading System in MetaStock – Part 1

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By David Jenyns

In this three article series, I`m going to guide you through the process I use to design a [tag]trading system[/tag] using MetaStock. I’ll cover the four major components that every successful trading system has in common, and then I’ll show you how to code these components into the MetaStock program. Please note that this is by no means investment advice and any information I cover is purely for illustrative purposes.

David Jenyns – The Secret Art of Backtesting

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Here’s a great article on back testing from our good friend [tag]David Jenyns[/tag], author of the [tag]MetaStock Programming Study Guide[/tag], available for purchase at: www.metastock.ca/training/metastock-programming.aspx

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The Secret Art of [tag]Backtesting[/tag]

If you have not back tested your trading system, you might as well trade with your eyes close.

In fact, whatever technical analysis criterion you use to trade with, be it [tag]moving averages[/tag], [tag]candle sticks[/tag], [tag]volatility breakouts[/tag], [tag]fibonacci retracements[/tag] or any other [tag]trading system[/tag] you have devised you’re going to need to back test your trading system thoroughly and objectively in order to remove any possible doubt about it’s capability.

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