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Forum: Traders Hideout

September 6th, 2010, 03:54 PM

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When not to trust optimization results?

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Posted By Big Mike

You can't post links until you have five posts. ...

You can't post links until you have five posts. It prevents spam.

I've shared my thoughts on automation in numerous posts and threads. There are some people who agree with me, and some who...

Forum: Traders Hideout

September 6th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Replies: 10

When not to trust optimization results?

Views: 8,727

Posted By Big Mike

My opinion is that traders pursue automation for...

My opinion is that traders pursue automation for the wrong reasons (such as overcoming shortcomings of their own discretionary trading, like rule following, emotional control, etc).

If your...

Forum: Traders Hideout

September 6th, 2010, 10:31 AM

Replies: 10

When not to trust optimization results?

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Posted By Big Mike

If your goal is to make money trading, my advice...

If your goal is to make money trading, my advice is to not pursue automated strategies until your discretionary trading is consistently profitable.

Mike

Forum: Traders Hideout

September 6th, 2010, 04:05 AM

Replies: 10

When not to trust optimization results?

Views: 8,727

Posted By Big Mike

In short, it is curve fitted to the past and has...

In short, it is curve fitted to the past and has insufficient predictive quality to produce a true edge.

Mike

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What unexpected challenges have you encountered while trading on a "Funded Trader" platform?

Limited trading instruments
High platform usage fees
Lack of support or mentorship
Unrealistic rules and requirements
No significant challenges
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