Multiple trading systems, traded over a wide variety of markets are necessary to smooth out the equity curve
ASPECTS OF JUDGMENTAL TRADING TECHNIQUES:
1. You can benefit from an extremely flexible market approach.
You will have a highly flexible personal schedule.
You have the potential for dramatic gains (or losses) quickly.
You will have potentials for extremely favorable win/loss ratios.
There is an absolute necessity for strict personal management.
There is an absolute necessity for a separate and adequate trading environment.
Relatively "small" amounts of capital can be adequate to achieve your goals.
Your focus on relatively few markets is not only acceptable, but preferable. ASPECTS OF NON-JUDGMENTAL TRADING TECHNIQUES:
1. Poor win/loss ratios are the rule not the exception.
Historical hypothetical testing techniques are typically badly flawed for a wide variety of reasons.
Most non-judgmental systems ultimately fail; the aim is to attempt to use one while it's working.
Volatility breakout systems seem to best stand the test of time.
Multiple systems, traded over a wide variety of markets are necessary to smooth out the equity curve.
6. Relatively large amounts of capital are necessary for system and market i diversification, as well as for the inevitable drawdowns.
7. If system and market diversification is achieved, large amounts of capital are employable.
°. Constant implementation oftrading signals is essential, i.e. no breaks.
Locating adequate help to implement the system signals is a challenge in itself.
ASPECTS OF NON-JUDGMENTAL AND JUDGMENTAL TRADING:
An excellent life style is attainable if trading goals are met.
Fulfillment, challenge, and discovery are possible outcomes ofthe trading experience.
Stress levels can lead to utter destruction of your psyche and physical self, if not properly managed.
Financial ruin will accompany a frivolous or ill-advised approach.
The work load is awesome and unending; it must be properly managed.
You will have the potential to meet, and have as friends and colleagues, some ofthe best and brightest individuals on the planet.